The Right Reverend Bishop John Wesley Gowdy (1869–1963), a Scottish-American missionary and educator, significantly influenced Methodist Christianity and education in Foochow (福州), Fujian Province, China. Arriving in 1902, he taught and served as president of the Anglo-Chinese College (1904–1923) before becoming the first president of Fukien Christian University (1923–1927). In 1930, Gowdy was elected bishop by the China Central Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church—the first bishop elected outside the U.S.—serving until 1941. He advanced Christian mission and education during turbulent times and briefly joined the Foochow Rotary Club. In 1944, Chiang Kai-Shek awarded him the Order of the Brilliant Star for his service. Gowdy retired to Florida and passed away in 1963. His archival papers reside at Emory University.
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O Reverendíssimo Bispo John Wesley Gowdy (1869–1963), missionário e educador escocês-americano, teve grande influência no metodismo e na educação em Foochow (福州), província de Fujian, China. Chegou em 1902, atuando como professor e presidente do Anglo-Chinese College (1904–1923), sendo depois o primeiro presidente da Fukien Christian University (1923–1927). Em 1930, foi eleito bispo pela China Central Conference da Methodist Episcopal Church – primeiro bispo eleito fora dos EUA – servindo até 1941. Promoveu a missão e educação cristã em tempos turbulentos e foi membro temporário do Rotary Club de Foochow. Em 1944, recebeu a Ordem da Estrela Brilhante de Chiang Kai-Shek. Aposentou-se na Flórida, onde faleceu em 1963. Seus arquivos estão na Emory University.
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