Bay Ridge Christian College - History

History

Presidents
Horace Germany 1953–1982
Charles Denniston 1982–1987
Robert C. Williams 1987–1991
Wilford Jordan 1991–1992
Percy Lewis 1993–1995
Sethard Beverly 1995–1996
Verda E. Beach 1996–2005
Dr. Stanford Simmons 2005–present

Bay Ridge Christian College was founded by Dr. James Horace Germany in 1953 in Union, Mississippi to prepare African-American leadership for both urban and rural churches and the communities they serve.

, The History Channel aired the documentary "Mississippi State Secrets" in February 2005, which in part outlined Dr. Germany's struggles and determination.

After several years of operating the college in Mississippi, he moved the college to Kendleton, Texas after being beaten by members of the white Citizens Council of Senatobia and local Klansmen.

On September 27, 2008, the college's Board of Trustees announced that Bay Ridge Christian College would become a two-year residential Christian junior college for African-American males.

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