Background
Falwell, Jerry L. was born on August 11, 1933 in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States. Son of Cary H. and Helen V. (Beasley) Falwell.
Falwell, Jerry L. was born on August 11, 1933 in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States. Son of Cary H. and Helen V. (Beasley) Falwell.
Bachelor, Baptist Bible College, Springfield, Missouri, 1956; Doctor of Divinity (honorary), Tennessee Temple University Doctor of Laws (honorary), California Graduate School Theology Doctor of Laws (honorary), Center U., Seoul, Korea.
Founder and pastor Thomas Road Baptist Church, Lynchburg since 1956, now senior pastor. Founder and President Moral Majority Incorporated. (now Liberty Federation) 1979-1989.
Host television show Old Time Gospel Hour (national syndication).
Public lecturer; founder Liberty University, Lynchburg 1971. Honorary Doctor of Divinity (Tennessee Temple University), Honorary Doctor of Laws (California Graduate.
School of Theology), (Central University, Seoul, of Korea). Clergyman of the Year.
Member National Association Religious Broadcasters (board directors).
Married Macel Pate, April 12, 1958. Children: Jerry L., Jeannie, Jonathan.