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Succeeded by
  
Hugh M. Tiner

Name
  
Batsell Baxter

Children
  
Batsell Barrett Baxter


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Born
  
November 17, 1886 Sherman, Texas (
1886-11-17
)

Died
  
March 4, 1956, Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Education
  
Abilene Christian University, University of Southern California, Lipscomb University

Batsell Baxter (November 17, 1886 – March 4, 1956) was one of the most important leaders and educators in the Churches of Christ in the first half of the 20th century.

Biography

He received his early education from David Lipscomb and James A. Harding at the Nashville Bible School (now known as Lipscomb University). He also obtained degrees from Abilene Christian College (B.A.), University of Southern California (M.A., Ph.D.), and Vanderbilt University (B.D.).

Baxter served as president of Abilene Christian College (1924-1932), David Lipscomb College (1932-1934, 1943-1946), and George Pepperdine College (1937-1939). These institutions are now called Abilene Christian University, Lipscomb University, and Pepperdine University, respectively. He was also Dean of Cordell Christian College in Oklahoma and Dean of Thorp Spring Christian College (near Fort Worth, Texas). He wrote several books and regularly contributed to the Gospel Advocate, a periodical associated with the Churches of Christ. He also preached for several different Churches of Christ.

Baxter was the father of Batsell Barrett Baxter, who was also a professor and preacher in the Church of Christ.

References

Batsell Baxter Wikipedia