News Releases
Dr. Jeff Cockrell Named to New Testament Post
Jeffrey Cockrell, a well-known Free Will Baptist pastor and online instructor at Welch College, has been appointed to Welch’s full-time faculty beginning January 2016 according, to Provost Greg Ketteman. He will teach biblical studies with a specialization in New...
Relocation Update from President Matt Pinson
Dear Friend of Welch College, It was exciting last Friday to walk out on the new campus after grading had been done on the site to reveal where each building will be located. I walked the campus and prayed a prayer of thanks to God for bringing us to this point, and I...
Peter J. Williams Set for Forlines Lectures
Dr. Peter J. Williams, Warden of Tyndale House, Cambridge University, England, will deliver a series of guest lectures during the 2015 Leroy Forlines Lectures at Welch College, according to President Matt Pinson. The presentations are scheduled for September 22,...
Stevanus Becomes Interim Coach for Flames
Donnie Stevanus has been named the interim Men’s Head Basketball Coach at Welch College. A Southern Illinois native, Stevanus graduated from Welch College in 1993 with a B.S. in teacher education. He was a member of the Flames basketball team while a student at Welch....
Altom to Join Advancement Staff at Welch
Derek Altom, a 2007 graduate of Welch College will be joining the advancement team at Welch College in October as office manager for the Office of Institutional Advancement. An Indiana native, Derek has held ministry positions in Alabama and Oklahoma. He served as...
Welch College Music CD Available for Purchase
For Immediate Release The Welch College Music Department has released a recording entitled How Great Thou Art. The CD features the music of the 33-voice Welch College Choir under the direction of Dr. James M. Stevens, chairman of the Music Department, as well as the...
Over 300 Attend Welch College Groundbreaking
On Tuesday, July 14, Welch College faculty, staff, students, and administration gathered with alumni, denominational leaders, friends, and members and representatives of the Gallatin and Sumner County government and community to celebrate the groundbreaking of Welch...
Welch College Closes on Sale of West End Campus
Dear Friends of Welch College, I am thrilled to report that the college has closed on the sale of its West End Avenue campus and is set to begin construction on its new campus site! The campus was purchased by Mike Ford Custom Builders, LLC, a custom home building...
Walker Signs with Welch College
Abby Walker has signed a letter of intent to play volleyball and basketball at Welch College. Walker, from Washington, North Carolina, has excelled in both sports while playing for Washington High School. “We have been working with Abby for a long time,” said Flames’...
Pres. Matt Pinson Publishes Arminian and Baptist
On June 2, Randall House Publications published a new book by Welch College president Matt Pinson entitled Arminian and Baptist: Explorations in a Theological Tradition. In Arminian and Baptist, President Pinson presents a collection of historical-theological essays...
Gary Fry Announces Retirement
Reverend Gary Fry, vice president for Church Relations since February 2012, has announced his plans to retire from Welch College in August of this year. Mr. Fry served the college establishing and developing relationships with churches across the nation in an effort...
Welch College Graduates 50
Welch College conferred degrees on 50 students from 15 states in commencement exercises at Memorial Auditorium on Friday, May 8, according to President Matt Pinson. Students completed degrees in multiple programs ranging from two-year associate’s degrees to four-year...