Elizabeth Ashby

    Elisabeth Ashby (deceased) was a lover of God and small children.  A long time resident of Chattanooga, TN and a member of the Red Bank Church of Christ.  By Miss Ashby's first book, Seek Ye First, and her second book, Above the Clouds, she supported Boyd-Buchanan School in Chattanooga through the proceeds of the books.
    Following he untimely death on November 1, 1978, and knowing of the manuscript for a second book, Miss Ashby's two sisters, Mabel and Catherine, gave the manuscript to Boyd-Buchanan School for publication and as a fund raising medium.  Interested purchasers of the book should contact the school to inquire about available copies.  Boyd-Buchanan School may be contacted by e-mail through jakins@bbschool.org

Alvin A. Billingsley

   Alvin A. Billingsley (deceased)  Author of one book, Three Score and Ten Years, Alvin A. Billingsley, 1974, that is both an autobiography and a genealogical work.  He lived most of his life in Birmingham, AL and was the owner of a successful retail appliance store.  His book is now out of print, but perhaps available from a family member.

Holly Billingsley

    Holly H. Billingsley (deceased) was born Nov. 4, 1898 in Millport, AL.  His contribution to the media world was a small book on the genealogy of his family, Billingsley Family Tree, published in 1976.  He wanted to share with his family and friends the information he had collected over many years.   He personally financed the publication and freely distributed the book until his death.

   V. P. Black 

   V. P. Black is an Alabama evangelists for churches of Christ and the author of numerous books including Rust as a Witness and Sermons for This Crooked Generation.  His speaking engagements take him throughout the U.S.  The college of Biblical Studies at Faulkner University is named in honor of Mr. Black and the university bookstore carries his publications which are still in print.  www.faulkner.edu. 

Howard A. Blazer, Sr.

    Howard A. Blazer, Sr. (deceased)  was a gospel preacher for churches of Christ working largely in three Alabama counties:  Limestone, Madison and Lauderdale.  He was born in 1909 in Huntsville, AL. and attended Freed-Hardeman College (now University).  His work on Angels (now out-of-print) was originally published in 1975 as lecture material of a feataured segment of the Alabama Christian College (now Faulkner University) Annual Lectureship in March of 1974.

        Born and reared in Chattanooga, TN, he is married and the father of a son and a daughter and has four grandchildren.

        Clevenger has degrees from David Lipscomb University, BA; Harding University Graduate School, MA; Southern Christian University, BTh, MRE & MTh; Berean Christian Seminary, SLD; Livingston University, Doctor Humane Letters; and Thomas Goode Jones School of Law, Doctor of Laws.

        He has served as minister for churches in the following cities: Athens, TN; Murray, KY; Russellville, AL; Birmingham, AL; Montgomery, AL; and Chattanooga, TN.

        He has taught at Russellville High School, Alabama Christian College of Biblical Studies, Alabama Christian College, Southern Christian University and Faulkner University; and has lectured at numerous colleges and universities in the U.S.

         Dr. Clevenger has served as an instructor, professor, academic dean, president of Boyd-Buchannan School, and president of Faulkner University.

        He has written numerous books and articles published in many newspapers, periodicals and other venues. 

    Latest work:

    Books authored and in print by Parchment Press:
        Comprehensive Topical and Textual LESSON COMMENTARY INDEX to Elam's Notes, Annual Lesson Commentary, Teacher's Annual Lesson Commentary, 1922-1982 (4th Edition).  Co-authored with his wife, Glenda.
        A Beginning Course in Leadership Training for Men (4th Edition), 1983. 

   Study Aids and tracts in print by Parchment Press:
        A Pocket Bible READY REFERENCE for Personal Workers, 9th edition, 2001.
            Available in English, Spanish, Russian, and Russian-English Parallel
        A Condensed Harmony of the Gospels
        Bible Drill Flash Cards, three sets:  General Bible Knowledge, Bible Characters, and The Church.

   Books available electronically:
        Islam:  History, Religion, and Conflict
            A study of the Arab-Israeli-US Conflict from an historical and biblical perspective.  Five lectures which may be heard online with five manuscripts which may be downloaded and printed as PDF files.
                   

    Books and Publications now out of print:
       The Bible, 1960  A history of the English Bible and annotated outline of the contents.
        Bible Centered Studies Series:  Teacher's Handbooks and Student Guides with special instructional method for use in Christian Youth Camps.
            The History of God People, 1963
            Bible Geography, 1965
            Jesus of the Bible, 1965
            Wisdom Books of the Bible, 1966
            Bible Doctrine, 1967
            Bible Evidences, 1968
            Bible Survey, 1969
            Bible Characters, 1970
            History of the Bible Church, 1971
            The Godhead and the Bible, 1974
        The Church Usher's Guide, 1967
        The Art of Greeting and Seating.  THE CHURCH USHER'S GUIDE, 1981
        Then and Now, A History of the West End Church of Christ and Her Ministers, 1973
        Basic Bible Doctrine Index, 1962
        Directory of Alabama Church of Christ, 1976
        Parchment Notes on the New Testament, (college textbook), 1976
        Greek Translation Forms, Birmingham, AL, 1975

    Other writings and publications:
       Weekly Columnist, The Ledger and Times, Murray, KY 1954-1959
        Happy Hunting Ground, Kentucky Dept. Conservation, League Editor, 1955-1957
        Weekly Columnist, The Franklin County Times, Russellville, AL, 1958-1963
        The Christian Bible Teacher Magazine, Contributing Editor, 1964-1970; High
                School Editor, 1970-1981
        The World Evangelists, Unto You Young Men columnist,  1977-1980
        West End News, West End Church of Christ, Birmingham, AL, 1964-1976
        He Is My Everything, (hymn), with Dale Clevenger, words and music, 1968
        Alma Mater (Faulkner University), words and music, Montgomery, AL 1986
        Numerous articles in periodicals:  Some are indexed in the Abilene Christian University's Restoration Serials Index found at www.acu.edu.

    Educational works:
      Alabama Christian College (a Viewbook), Montgomery, AL, 1979
       Five Year Self Study, Alabama Christian College, Montgomery, AL, 1978
        Master Plan for Alabama Christian College Moving From Junior to Senior College
            Status, Montgomery, AL, 1978
        Boyd-Buchanan School Unit School Self-Study, Chattanooga, TN, 1982
        Self-Study Report for Accreditation and Institutional Self-Study Report, 1982-1984,
            Faulkner University, Montgomery, AL, 1984
        Bible Placement Evaluation Test, Montgomery, AL, 1978

Glenda W. Clevenger

   Glenda W. Clevenger was born in Henry, TN and attended David Lipscomb University.  She is married to Ernest Clevenger, they have two children.  She is retired and has  worked as secretary to several corporate and attorney executives.  She now serves as the secretary for ALL, the Ladies Association for David Lipscomb University.

   She did the bulk of the work on collecting data and collating information for the Index to the G. A. Annual Lesson Commentary.  She is co-founder of Parchment Press and was the owner prior to its sale to Mid America Distributors.   She lives in Nashville, TN.  Glenda Clevenger.

Clarence Deloach    Waiting on bio information.

Windell Gann            Waiting on bio information.

      Malcom F. George

   Malcom George is a graduate of Freed-Hardeman University.  He earned his B.A. degree from David Lispcomb University and his M.A. degree from Harding University Graduate School of Religion.

David George

    David George is a graduate of Freed-Hardeman University (B.A.) and Harding University Graduate School (M.Th.).  He received the Timothy Award at FHU.  He has preached in many part of the U.S. and abroad, including over radio and television.  David is married to the former Judy Douglas of Jackson, TN and they have one son, Jason.

          Donnie Hillard

   He is Director of the Cloverdale Center for Family Strengths, Montgomery, AL,  at Faulkner University, 1996 - ,  Campus Minister, University Church of Christ,  Professor of Bible, Faulkner University, 1985- .  He is co-founder of Christian Family Development  and also is co-founder of the Youth Workers Enrichment Conference.  Donnie is editor for Our Families publications, Our Families Magazine and Good Kids.

  Dr. Hilliard has served as Dean of Students, Faulkner University, 1985-1988, Youth Minister, Homewood Church of Christ, Birmingham, AL, 1981-1985 

   He has conducted ground-breaking research on successful fathers and successful marriages.  He is in great demand as a speaker for marriage and family enrichment seminars.

Publications:  

    Upon That Rock I Stand, Parchment Press, 1972
    "Is My Son Safe?". Christian Bible Teacher, (Aug., 1987)
    "Sins That Crucified Jesus", Faulkner University Lectures, (1992)
    "Training the Home Team", Gospel Advocate (July, 1996)
    "Preventing Marriage Problems", Faulkner University Lectures, (1996)
    "Fearfully and Wonderfully Made," Lads to Leaders Prevent Disaster Study Guide (1997)
    Qualities of Successful Father/Child Relationships, Dissertation, The University of Alabama, 1996
    Magnificent Marriage, 10 Beacons Show the Way to Marriage Happiness, Co-author with Nick and Nancy Stinnett, Pillar Press, Montgomery, AL, 2000
    Magnificent Marriage (Leader Guide), Co-author with Nick and Nancy Stinnett, Pillar Press, Montgomery, AL, 2000
    Magnificent Marriage (Student Guide.KJV), Co-author with Nick and Nancy Stinnett, Pillar Press, Montgomery, AL, 2000

   Dr. Hilliard may be reached at Faulkner University 334.260.6320 or at home 334.277.8795.

Wayne Jackson

   Wayne Jackson is an evangelist for the East Main Church of Christ in Stockton, CA.  He is a much sought after speaker on the subject of apologetics and is the editor of The Christian Courier monthly magazine.  He has written many books most of which are available either at Apologetics Press or The Christian Courier.  

Louise Milam  Julich

   Louise Milam Julich (believed deceased).  A native of Alabama and the regent of the Alabama Society Daughters of American Revolution, one of her official projects during her term of office was the production of the Roster of Revolutionary Soldiers and Patriots, Louise Milam Julich, (Alabama  Society, Daughters of the American Revolution) 1979.   May be available from www.gulftel.com/asdar/

F. Furman Kearley

    Furman Kearley has written many articles, many of which were published in the Gospel Advocate, Firm Foundation, 20th Century Christian, Sound Doctrine, as well as various other publications. He held a Bachelors Degree from Alabama Christian College (or Faulkner University). He held the MA Degree from Harding University Graduate School, the MA Degree from Auburn University, the MED from Harding University, the MTH from Harding University and the PHD Degree from Hebrew Union College.  He was editor of the Gospel Advocate from 1985-1999.   Deceased 2003.

   James R. Petty

   James is a graduate of Abilene Christian University and New York University.  He has served churches in New York City, Montgomery, AL and Chicago, IL.  He has conducted Congregational Development Workshops throughout the nation.

    Mary Frances Petty

  Frances attended David Lipscomb University.  She has served as an  executive secretary to Presidents of business institutions and colleges, church secretary, volunteer and full-time.  Her expertise in these fields contributed to her ability to write a book on the church office.

Roy Sharpe

    Roy Sharpe is a graduate of Greed-Hardeman University (A.A.); Oklahoma Christian University (B.A.; B.S.E.), Central State University, OK (M.E.), Harding University Graduate School (M.A.R.); and Middle Tennessee State University (D.A.).  He has served on the faculty at Freed-Hardeman University  from 1971 to 1979, when he became the minister for the Brownsville Road Church of Christ in Memphis, TN.  In the fall of 1982 he returned to FHU to teach.  He is married to the former Jan Wilson of Cottage Grove, TN.  They have three children; Meg, Jon, and Rachel.

James (Jim) Smith

   Jim Smith is a gospel preacher for churches of Christ living in Eldridge. TN.  He is the author of several books including He Arose and One Nation Under God.

Leslie Thomas

    Leslie G. Thomas (deceased) was born on July 6, 1895, at Rutherford, in Gibson County, TN.  He preached his first sermon at the age of 13.  During his lifetime he did evangelistic work in some twenty states, and did local work in Birmingham, AL; Greenville and Corsicane, TX; Lewisburg, Dickson, Chattanooga, Bruceton, Johnson City, and Knoxville, TN; and in Asheville, NC.  He lived the final days of his life in Chattanooga, TN working with the Brainerd Church of Christ.  During his lifetime of service he wrote thirty books including seven books of sermons, The J. W. McGarvey's Class Notes (4 vol.) and was the author of the Teacher's Annual Lesson Commentary for the Gospel Advocate company for more than a dozen years.  Thomas' Valedictory (last) Sermons was his final book and is still available from Parchment Press.

Mable Wilson

    Mable Wilson (Deceased) was an active member of the Alabama Society Daughters of the American Revolution and participated in the leadership of that society for many years.  She was instrumental in the Society gathering the material for several genealogical and historical works, including Some Early Alabama Churches, some of which may still be available through the Society.  They may be contacted at   www.gulftel.com/asdar/ .