Who is this American?

  • John Bordi Willis
    (18 November 1904 - 10 April 2004)


  • A Postal Worker in the United States who was also an impassioned Evangelist, bringing hundreds into the Kingdom of God

  • A Chalkboard Artist whose creative, dramatic and on the spot pieces of art vividly depicted the Gospel story

  • A bachelor who became a Counsellor and Marriage Solemniser to more than 230 couples, faithfully ensuring the longevity of marriages

  • A Spiritual Father to many he brought into the Kingdom of God and continued to disciple, including 960 children whom he simply loved

  • Pastor Emeritus - an honour bestowed upon him for his contribution to Bartley Christian Church for over 20 years, after his retirement