Mid-South Christian College

A meeting was held in Memphis on January 9, 1959. It was attended by about 40 people including 24 ministers from Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Missouri and Arkansas. The group voted unanimously to establish a Bible College in the Mid-South. Memphis was selected as the location and Memphis Christian College was chosen as the name. September, 1959 was set as the opening date. Mr. Newland accepted the position of President and shared teaching responsibilities with 4 part-time instructors.