Background
Sumrall, Lester Frank was born on February 15, 1913. Son of George William and Betty Elizabeth (Chandler) Sumrall.
Sumrall, Lester Frank was born on February 15, 1913. Son of George William and Betty Elizabeth (Chandler) Sumrall.
Doctor of Divinity, Berea Bible Company, 1964. Doctor of Letters, Indiana Christian University, 1974. Doctor of Philosophy in Religious Studies, Golden State University, 1983.
Doctor of Divinity (honorary), Oral Roberts University, 1983.
Founder, chairman LeSEA Ministries, South Bend, Indiana, 1959-1996. Founder, pastor Christian Center Cathedral of Praise, 1965-1996. Founder, owner 9 television stations, 1972-1996, LeSea Brodcasting, South Bend, 1972-1996.
Founder, president World Harvest Bible College, 1975-1996. President Indiana Christian University, 1989-1996.
Founder Feed the Hungry, 1987-1996.
Married Louise Margaret Layman, September 30, 1944. Children: Frank Lester Junior, Stephen Philip, Peter Andrew.