Dr. Nelson Bell, Billy Graham's Father-In-Law

Dr. Nelson Bell, Ruth Graham's father, was a medical missionary to China. He, like many others, could have been a world famous surgeon here in the United States, but he chose God's will and God's work. Better to be well known in heaven- better by far!

He had an enormous influence on Billy Graham. 50 years before Nelson Bell went to China, another doctor, James Hudson Taylor was there serving. What a legacy he left! It is still apparent in China today

I thank God for the influence of all three of these men in my life.

They are part of my China Connection.