Background
Thigpen, Charles Allen was born on September 26, 1926 in Olanta, South Carolina, United States. Son of Jesse Allen and Mabel Irene (Thomas) Thigpen.
Thigpen, Charles Allen was born on September 26, 1926 in Olanta, South Carolina, United States. Son of Jesse Allen and Mabel Irene (Thomas) Thigpen.
Bachelor, Bob Jones University, Greenville, South Carolina, 1947. Master of Arts, Winona Lake School Theology, Indiana, 1953. Master of Education, Middle Tennessee State University, 1970.
District Attorney, Middle Tennessee State University, 1975.
Dean men and registrar, Free Will Baptist Bible College, Nashville, 1948-1953; academic dean, Free Will Baptist Bible College, 1957-1979; president, Free Will Baptist Bible College, 1979-1990; chancellor, Free Will Baptist Bible College, 1990-1992.
Christians should engage the culture through discipleship and through participation in the democratic political process in order to fulfill the kingdom mandate taught in the Bible.
Holiness is not just about personal spirituality and prayer. It will also be expressed through a commitment to social justice and to enabling other people to become followers of Jesus.
Member National Association Free Will Baptists (moderator 1954-1960), American Association Bible Colleges (president 1984-1986), Tennessee College Association (president 1990-1991).
Married Laura Jane Coker, June 20, 1947. Children: Jonathan Noel, Laura Jane, Ann Marie, Ruth Irene.