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ENDOWED ACADEMIC CHAIRS
The Charles and Anna Frey Brethren In Christ Chair
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Frey of Conestoga, Pennsylvania, have been active laity in the
Brethren in Christ Church for many years. The establishment of a Brethren in Christ
Chair is both to recognize God’s continual blessings and to train Christian leaders for
ministry within the Brethren in Christ Church.
The H. R. Gill Family Chair in Theology
The Chair in Theology has been established by Mr. H. R. Gill II and family in memory
of Tina Phillips Gill and David Fredrick Gill. Mr. H. R. Gill II, an Ashland industrialist, has
been a lifelong friend of the University. He is a member of the Board of Trustees. Mr.
Gill is committed to excellence in business, life, community, and church.
The Hollewell Chair in Evangelism
Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Hollewell of Milledgeville, Illinois, have established an endowed
Chair in Evangelism to train pastoral leaders. The Hollewells have been active
members of the Milledgeville First Brethren Church. Wilma and Harlan have served
in many local, district, and national leadership positions for the Brethren Church.
The J. Ray Klingensmith Chair in Church Planting
The chair in Church Planting has been established through the joint efforts of the
Brethren Church and Ashland Theological Seminary. It is named in memory of Dr. J.
Ray Klingensmith, who served the Missionary Board, Ashland University, and
Ashland Theological Seminary with distinction.
The Kenneth and Lois Miller Chair of Music/Evangelism
The Chair of Music/Evangelism was established by Kenneth R. and Lois N. Miller,
devoted Christians who led music in special services in hundreds of churches during
their lifetime. Their ideal was to glorify God and complement Gospel preaching.
They desired that this continue in the lives and ministry of the students from the
many denominations at Ashland Theological Seminary.
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