5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols To Burma
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Mar 4, 2026 A compact retelling of Adoniram Judson’s journey from New England scholar to lifelong missionary in Burma. His spiritual shift, controversial re-baptism, and bold decision to go abroad are highlighted. The summary touches on his translation work, years of imprisonment and loss, and the mission strategies that shaped modern missionary efforts.
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Judson's Conversion And Immediate Commission
- Adoniram Judson shifted from deism back to faith while at Andover and was appointed as a missionary to Asia by the American Board.
- He married Anne Haseltine, was ordained, and sailed from Salem two weeks after their wedding in 1812.
Be Willing To Change Convictions For Convictional Integrity
- Judson changed denominations after studying baptism and accepted believer's baptism, resigning from the American Board.
- He was re-baptized by British Baptists and became the first missionary supported by the U.S. Baptist convention.
Translation Work Amid Political Pressure
- Judson moved from India to Burma after the East India Company forced missionaries out and produced the Burmese New Testament by 1825.
- He completed the full Burmese Bible by 1837 despite political and personal obstacles.