Like autumn leaves, good things are “falling” into place for Tennessee Bible College.
Good food, good fellowship and a good cause.
Plus, a good man will be recognized for his work of more than four decades—TBC’s professor of religious education, Glenn B. Ramsey.
He is the guest of honor at the annual Friends of Tennessee Bible College Benefit Dinner to be held Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. at the Leslie Town Centre.
Tickets are $75 each, and proceeds go toward TBC scholarships, mission works and school operations.
During his many years at TBC, Ramsey has witnessed the good that comes from fundraising activities such as the benefit dinner.
Good students, good graduates and good Christian workers.
And he’s happy to be a part of it.
Q. When did you join TBC? Why?
A. I began my work at TBC in 1980 on a part-time basis. Then in 1985, I came to the college at Bro. Malcolm Hill’s request. I served as vice president under Bro. Hill for many years. I wanted to work at TBC because of the people who were there and mainly to help prepare men to preach the Gospel.
Q. What courses do you teach?
A. I have taught a variety of classes, including Counseling, Psychology, English Composition, The Preacher and His Work, New Testament books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts, The Corinthian letters, The Prison Epistles of Paul, Hebrews, I, II, III John. Actually, I have taught all the books of the New Testament along with Introduction to the Old Testament and many books in the Old Testament, including the Prophets. These along with other required courses related to general education.
Q. How have you been able to make a difference through your work?
A. I have been involved with many aspects to the work at TBC and continue to do so. I have preached for various congregations in this area as a local minister, (I still do), and have held above 250 gospel meetings for the churches in many different states.
Q. What is the most rewarding aspect of your work?
A. Seeing the great work our students have accomplished and are accomplishing to the glory of God.
Q. What inspires you to continue doing what you do?
A. My greatest inspiration is to see the improvement in our student body.
Q. What degrees do you hold?
A. I hold a B.A. degree in Secondary Education (Math and Science) from Tennessee Tech and an M.A. degree in School Administration from Tech. I attended Freed-Hardeman College and have completed many additional graduate courses at TBC.
Q. Where are you from?
A. I was born in Putnam County, Tenn., about one mile from where we now live.
Q. What are your hopes for TBC’s future?
A. I have confidence and hope for an even greater future for the college’s growth and positive influence for good in the churches of Christ and throughout the world.
Benefit dinner tickets may be purchased at www.tn-biblecollege.edu/friendsoftbc or by calling TBC at 931-526-2616. In addition to the $75 per person option, guests may sponsor a table seating 6 for $550.
To learn more about Tennessee Bible College, visit www.tn-biblecollege.edu.
-Amy Davis, TBC Correspondent