Dr. Victor B. Borden was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. He enlisted on active duty in the U.S. Navy following high school, just as the Vietnam War was ending. As a teenager and young adult, like many of us, he lived a self-indulgent lifestyle. However, that all changed at the age of 20 when he first heard and listened to the saving message of Christ. It was in a U.S. Navy barracks, just outside of Washington, D.C., on May 25, 1977, that he turned from his sinful rebellion, and by faith, received Jesus Christ to be his personal Lord and Savior.
Shortly after coming to know Christ, Vic met Pam Holter (as she was also on active duty in the U.S. Navy where they were stationed). They were married for 37 years and God blessed them with four children: Adam (wife Rachel); Suzy (husband Wes Hurless); Betsy (husband Chris Brennan, and sons Beau and Caleb); and Priscilla. Though a sadness for all those here, but glory for Pam Borden and the Lord Almighty, she went home to be with the Lord in 2015.
In the providence of God’s timing and healing, Vic Borden met Cathie Gorzalski, a godly and contagiously energetic woman of faith. Vic and Cathie were married on June 18, 2017, and currently reside in Kansas City, MO. Together, they both faithfully serve this church and one another in the love that only comes by faith in Jesus Christ.
Dr. Borden earned an Associate of Science Degree in Biology from Longview Community College in Lee’s Summit, MO, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry from Avila University in Kansas City, MO, and Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry Degrees from Luther Rice Seminary in Lithonia, GA.
Dr. Borden has been the President of the Luther Rice Seminary Alumni Association for Missouri, and served for six years as a member of the Executive Board of the Missouri Baptist Convention. Currently he serves as both a member on the Board of Trustees of Calvary University and also as President of the Board of Directors of Haiti Home of Hope, Inc.
Dr. Borden became the Senior Pastor of Red Bridge Baptist Church [RBBC] in 1993. Prior to serving as Senior Pastor, he was RBBC’s Associate Pastor from 1986 to 1993. His pastoral ministry began at Bethany Baptist Church in Sedalia, Missouri in 1985.
