North, Ira L.

Creator

Lipscomb University

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Description

Teaching Bible at Lipscomb from 1945-1962 and preaching for Madison church of Christ from 1952 until his passing in 1984, Ira North embodied John 10:10 – “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” His joy in Christ and his creativity and his energy in serving others were boundless. He personified compassion, exemplified in his work to establish homes for disadvantaged children and for the elderly, and in his service to the inner city. His dynamic preaching and devotion to his mission in life helped Madison become the largest church of Christ congregation in the world. People observed Christ in action in Ira North.

Induction Year

2005

Institutional Role

Faculty