Pastor of the Month
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Bishop John M. Borders, III is God’s visionary for
Morning Star Baptist Church-located in Boston,
Massachusetts. Serving as pastor since 1981, his
consistent obedience to God has taken the
Morning Star Baptist Church congregation from
glory to glory. The membership has grown from
75 in 1981 to 3,000 and counting. During the
years, Pastor Borders’ uncompromising and
bold teaching of God’s Word has changed
the lives of people both at Morning Star and
around the country. He has spent a lifetime
preaching, building congregations, expanding
churches, leading pastoral development and
inspiring the communities he serves. He serves
as General Secretary of the International
Bishops Conference (+I+B+C+), conducts
seminars across the United States, is a recipient
of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Preaching
Fellowship Award and the founder of bible
teaching school, the Institute for Christian
Living (ICL).
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"A Ministry of discernment without condemnation
or prejudice. That we will receive everyone through
the eyes of Jesus Christ. ~ 2 Corinthians 5:16."
Bishop Borders has been married to First Lady Sandra Elizabeth (McBride) Borders for 30 years and is
the proud father of three children Leylana, Min. John Matthew IV (Francisca), and Brittany Borders,
also two grandchildren Madison and Bailey.