Dr. Ron Herrod, November 16, 1942  –  October 9, 2018.

In 1995, Ron Herrod began R.H.E.M.A. (Ron Herrod Evangelism Ministries Association) following 36 years as Senior Pastor of some of America’s largest and fastest growing churches. His ministry has included national television, crusades and mission projects in more than 30 countries throughout the world, an international tape/CD ministry, and the writing of seven books. Dr. Herrod has served his denomination (Southern Baptist Convention) on the International Mission Board, Louisiana College Board, Southern Seminary Board, Vice-President of the SBC’s Pastor’s Conference, President of Tennessee Pastor’s Conference, President of the Conference of Southern Baptist Evangelists (COSBE) and served as First Vice President of the Southern Baptist Convention. 

He is a graduate of William Carey College (BA), New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (ThM), and Luther Rice Seminary (ThD). He has twice been elected President of the Luther Rice Seminary International Alumni. He was honored as Alumnus of the Year in 2000 (LRS) and 2013 (NOBTS). He was inducted into the William Carey University Hall of Fame in 2016. His preaching ministry began in 1958 and 2018 marks 60 years of preaching and 23 years in evangelism.