Past Presidents

Since its founding in 1895, Northwest Christian University has been served by 10 presidents and one interim president. 

The institution has also been known by several names:
Eugene Divinity School -- 1895-1908
Eugene Bible University -- 1908-1930
Eugene Bible College -- 1930-1933
Northwest Christian College -- 1933-2008
Northwest Christian University -- 2008-present

Eugene C. Sanderson, President

1895-1929

S. Earl Childers, President

1929-1934

 

 

 

 

 

Victor P. Morris, De Facto President

1934-1936

1943-1944

 

 

 

Kendall E. Burke, President

1944-1965

 

 

 

 

 

Ross J. Griffeth, President

1944-1965

 

 

 

 
 

Barton A. Dowdy, President

1965-1978

 

 

 

 

William E. Hays, President

1978-1985

 

 

 

 

H. Charles Pyron, Interim President

1985-1986

 

 

 

 

 

James E. Womack, President

1986-2004

 

 

 

 

 

David W. Wilson, President

2004-2010

 

 

 

 

 

Joseph D. Womack, President

2010-present