Charles Coil
Charles Coil | |
|---|---|
| Born | Charles Raymond Coil December 11, 1929 |
| Died | December 1, 1994 (aged 64) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Evangelist, Churches of Christ |
| Known for | Founding President, Heritage Christian University |
Charles Raymond Coil (December 11, 1929 – December 1, 1994) was a leading evangelist among churches of Christ and the founding president of the institution now known as Heritage Christian University.[1]
Coil had been battling cancer when he died at the age of 64 in 1994.
Early life
[edit]Coil was born in Flint, Michigan. He was married to the former Maye White in 1951.[2] They had four children.
Education
[edit]Coil received a bachelor's degree from Harding University and a Master's of Religious Education from the Harding University Graduate School of Religion.[1]
Preaching career
[edit]Coil was the regular pulpit minister for churches of Christ in Knobel, Arkansas; La Porte, Indiana; Florence, Alabama; El Dorado, Arkansas; and West Memphis, Arkansas. In 1965, Coil began full-time revivalist work.[1]
College President
[edit]In 1971, Coil began serving as president of the newly formed International Bible College (now Heritage Christian University) in Florence, Alabama. He served in that capacity until December 1989.[1]
Death
[edit]Coil died of cancer on December 1, 1994. His funeral was held on December 3, 1994, in the chapel of International Bible College.