BIBLE INSTITUTE Of Los ANGELES
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"Our Bible In stitute was conceived in prayer, founded 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 ge le s in 1912. In 1915, when the Church of the Open Door was organ ized, Dr . Torrey became its first pastor. He served 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 Superintendent unti l 1925. He was the first editor of The King's Business , and the organizer of the Fisher men' s Clubs. The various home m issionary 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 un til his death in 1923. He gave largely and sacrificially of his means , no t only to BIOLA, but to many othe r worthy enterprises. The Bible Institute in Changsha, Hunan , China , was founded largely through his interest and gifts.
LYMAN STEWART
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