William Holmes Borders

1905–1993 (age 88)

Pastor

Biography

Pastor William Holmes Borders was the beloved shepherd of Atlanta's Wheat Street Baptist Church, where his sermons intertwined deep faith with a clarion call for justice.

He leveraged radio, civic engagement, and personal friendship to support the civil rights movement, urging his congregation to pursue equality with courage and compassion.

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