Background
Archer, C. Russell was born on December 6, 1918 in Sarahsville, Ohio, United States. Son of Harry Lee and Mary Ruth (Leisure) Archer.
college president church administrator minister
Archer, C. Russell was born on December 6, 1918 in Sarahsville, Ohio, United States. Son of Harry Lee and Mary Ruth (Leisure) Archer.
Diploma, Bethany Bible College, 1937. Doctor of Divinity (honorary), Florida Beacon College and Seminary, 1970.
Pastor various churches, Open Bible Standard Churches, Des Moines, 1943-1953;
president, Open Bible College, Tacoma, Washington, 1953-1960;
pastor, Faith Temple, Tacoma 1960-1977;
regional superintendent, Open Bible Standard Churches, Vandalia, Ohio., since 1977. President Dayton (Ohio) Bible College, 1970-1986. National board directors Open Bible Standard Churches, Des Moines.
General overseer Open Bible Standard Churches Canada, Toronto, Ontario, since 1980. Professor Colorado School Bible, Tacoma Bible Institute, Abbott Loop School Bible. Delegate to World Pentecostal Conference, Zurich, Switzerland.
Board of directors Eugene (Oregon) Bible College, 1960-1975.
Married Lavonne A. Surls, January 18, 1941. 1 child, Calvin R.