Gospel Films / Gospel Communications Oral History Interviews

Collection

Identifier: CN 726

Staff Only

Description:

This collection consists of interviews with J. R. Whitby and Robby Richardson, executives of Gospel Films/Gospel Communications about the history of the company, the development of the Christian film industry and the Christian use of the Internet.

Dates

October 21-22, 2021

Biographies

James Roy Whitby Junior

Born: 1949 in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Parents: Jame Sr. and Delores Whitby

Education:

1967-1971 Graduated with a MA in Music and Bible

Attended Oral Robert University

Career: 1972-1988 President of the Gospel Outreach Film Library, a family business

1988-2008, On the staff of Gospel Films, president from 2005-2208

2008- Consultant

2009-2014 Vice-president Program Management, T4 Global

Robby Richardson

Born: July 2, 1957 in Sumter, South Carolina

Parents: Robert Clinton "Bobby" and Betsy Dodson Richardson

Education:

1979 Graduated Taylor University with a BA in Biology

Graduated Colombia Bible College with an MA in Missions

Career:

1988-1990 Conference director of America's Keswick, Pastor, Bridges Bible Church, North Shore Michigan

1990-1995 Co-pastor of Harmony Church, Sumter, South Carolina

1995-2008 Director of Internet Ministries and Interim CEO, Gospel Communications International

2008-2012 Northside Campus Pastor, Bridge Bible Church, North Muskegon, Michigan

Extent

2 Sound Recordings

222 Minutes

3.46 Gigabytes (WAV files)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Provenance

The material in this collection was donated by J. R. Whitby Jr. and Robby Richardson in October, 2021.

August 13, 2024

Acc. 2021-037, 2021-038

Bob Shuster