In 1965, Pastor Al Janney began offering college classes.
[1] In 1971, he incorporated Baptist University of America, which the classes became part of.
[1] The pastors of Forrest Hills Baptist Church in Decatur, Georgia and Bible Baptist Church in Savannah, Georgia also supported the new organization.
[1] Daniel Lawrence Whitney (better known by his stage name, Larry the Cable Guy) attended for three years, dropping out after his junior year to pursue a career in stand-up comedy.
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