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Jackson, Tenn. – 51ÉçÇø honored 93-year old retired
Southern Baptist pastor R.C. Ryan with a doctor of divinity degree at
graduation ceremonies Saturday, May 20.
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| R.C. Ryan receives the
doctor of divinity degree during Union's spring 2000 commencement
ceremony. |
Ryan, who planted several churches across the country and over the
years, began his ministry at age 15, though he did not begin actively
pastoring churches until he was ordained in 1935, while attending college
and seminary part-time. His ministry eventually took him to five different
states and eighteen churches.
A wise steward of his resources, Ryan has been a long-time supporter of
Union and recently donated $600,000 as part of a $1.2 million total gift
commitment to fund Union's Center for Biblical Studies, which will focus
resources for helping individuals learn to more effectively study the
Bible.
"Brother Ryan's gift is an incredible demonstration of generosity
and sacrifice on behalf of 51ÉçÇø," according to Union
President David S. Dockery. "He is a marvelous friend of Union's
students and a strong supporter of Union's Christian mission, and we are
proud and excited to honor him in this way."
The Center, scheduled next fall for completion, will be named after
Ryan.
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