Part 3: The War Years Editorial Note: As the late Dr. L.C. Johnson prepared to step down from his long tenure as president of Welch College (then Free Will Baptist Bible College), Contact magazine asked him to write a five-part series of articles. In these short accounts, Johnson traced God’s hand in forming, building, and keeping the denominational college. The task of establishing a Free Will Baptist College was much larger than this inexperienced young pastor would ever have dreamed. Little did I know about the diversities in doctrine and custom that existed among Free Will Baptist churches across the United States.  However, this was one instance when ignorance of the facts was a blessing to me. Had I realized the true situation in 1942, I do not believe my faith in the movement could have survived.  One thing of tremendous importance in those early days was the student body God gave us. Though small, they were easily inspired and accepted instruction with great enthusiasm. These students became our best public relations workers.  J. R. Davidson was business manager, but I like to call him the “evangelist” for the institution. He preached its worthiness across our denomination and helped continue … Continue reading Over My Shoulder, Part 3