Frank W Boreham

Frank William Boreham OBE (1871–1959) was a prominent Baptist preacher known primarily in New Zealand, Australia, and England. Born in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, on March 3, 1871, he was one of ten children. His early life included hearing the renowned American preacher Dwight L. Moody and recovering from injuries nursed by a Roman Catholic woman, which influenced his ecumenical views.

Boreham converted to Christianity while working in London and became a Baptist preacher. He began his ministerial career at the Mosgiel Baptist Church in New Zealand in 1895 and married Estella Cottee later that year; they had five children. In 1906, he moved to Australia as pastor of the Baptist Tabernacle in Hobart, where he was active in the Council of Churches. He later served churches in Melbourne's suburbs.

After nominally retiring at age 57, Boreham continued writing and preaching, including extensive tours in the US and Britain. His prodigious output included over 3,000 editorials published weekly in newspapers from 1912 to 1959. He authored 46 books with Epworth Press, notably his five-volume series on "Texts that Made History." Honored with a doctorate from McMaster University and the OBE, he remained influential until his death in May 1959.

Boreham's works have enduring popularity, with posthumous publications and ongoing efforts to revive his out-of-print books. His legacy is preserved in various digital archives, ensuring his contributions remain accessible to future generations.