BIBLE INSTITUTE Of Los ANGELES
"Our Bible Institute was conceiv ed in prayer, found ed by faith , and established through sacrifice . . . . "
- Lyman Stewart .
R. A. Torrey, world-renowned evangelist, Bible teacher, and author, became Dean of the Bible Institute of Los An geles in 1912. In 1915, when the Church of the Open Door was organized, Dr. Torrey became its first pastor. He ser ved in this twofold capacity until his resignation in 1924.
R. A. TORREY
T. C. Horton, one of the founders of BIOLA, held the office of Superin tenden t until 1925. He was the first editor of The King's Business , and the organizer of the Fisher men Clubs. The various home missionary activities of the Institute were largely the outgrowth of his intense mission ary zeal.
T. C . HORTON
Lyman Stewart, cofounder with Mr. Horton of BIOLA, be came its first President, holding that office until his death in 1923. He gave largely and sacrificially of his means , not only to BIOLA, but to many other worthy enterprises. The Bible Institute in Changsha, Hunan , China , was founded largely through his interest and gifts.
LYMAN STEWART
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