Van Tate (1935–2021)

Van Tate, retired professor of missiology at Harding University. Van served 22 years on the Harding University faculty. He was the director of the Mission Program. His responsibilities included training for the mission field and leading students on mission campaigns. He has been preaching the gospel of Christ for more than 40 years. He has served churches in local work as well as on the mission field. He has also earned AA, BA, MA, and Ph.D. degrees. Van has also served the church as an elder for 20 years. Van and wife Jean have worked in the following mission areas: Ghana, Africa; Albania; Romania; Hungary; Belarus; and Guyana.