Dr. Granville Scruggs

​Professor ​
B.A. Social Sciences from LeMoyne-Owen College
M.Div. from Memphis Theological Seminary
T.Hm. Ethnics from Princeton Theological Seminary ​
​D.Min. from Memphis Theological Seminary
​Dr. Granville Scruggs currently serves as the president and as one of the professors of AIHC School of Biblical Studies. He received his undergraduate degree in Social Science from LeMoyne-Owen College. He continued his education earning a Master of Divinity degree from Memphis Theological Seminary. Dr Scruggs went on to complete a second Master's degree; a Master of Theology and Ethnics from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry from Memphis Theological Seminary. He teaches the book of Romans and Bible Survey. Prior to serving at AIHC School of Biblical Studies, he worked in other leadership roles in higher education. He was an Academic Dean and President of All Saints Bible College. He was one of the adjunct professors for Shelby State Community College which is now Southwest Community College. He also worked as a Career Counselor for LeMoyne-Owen College Summer Youth Program. Dr. Scruggs, who has dedicated his life to serving God and His people, is a leader in the religious community serving as the founder and pastor of Fireside Temple Church of God in Christ. His special interest in church growth and membership inspired him to author a book entitled, "Member Retention: How to Retain Members at Your Local Church." As a faithful and loyal member of our leadership and faculty team, he continues to ​encourage and inspire many people with his gospel messages and teachings on the word of God. Dr. Scruggs is married to Bobbie Scruggs. They have four children and four grandchildren.

Dr. Jimmy Latimer
​Professor​
B.A. from Bethel University
M.Div. from Memphis Theological Seminary
Honorary D.D. from Florida Bible College
Honorary LL.D. from Crichton College
​Dr. Jimmy Latimer serves as one of the professors of AIHC School of Biblical Studies. He teaches both church history and apologetics. He received his undergraduate degree from Bethel University earning a B.A. and from Memphis Theological Seminary earning a Master of Divinity degree. He also holds two honorary doctorates: Doctor of Divinity from Florida Bible College, and Doctor of Laws from Crichton College. He is well known within the religious community and the Memphis area. For forty years, he served as senior pastor at Central Church and currently serves as the pastor of Redeemer Evangelical Church. His leadership has expanded in other roles which include the President of Crichton College, founder & chairman of the Board of Kirby Pines Retirement Community, and formerly the FBI Chaplain for West Tennessee. He has served as a board member for Calvary Rescue Mission and MIFA, and has served as a Trustee of Bethel University in McKenzie, Tennessee. In addition, ​he was instrumental in starting the Church Health Center in Memphis and helped to reorganize the Evangelical Christian School in 1974. Dr. Latimer continues to inspire many with his passion and love for teaching the word of God, his leadership skills, and talents. He is married to Catherine Latimer. They have two children and six grandchildren.