W. Terry Varner (1935–2024)

Terry received his education at Abilene Christian University, Waynesburg College, West Liberty State Teachers College, West Virginia State College, National Christian University and Alabama Graduate School of Religion. He began preaching in 1961 at Shadyside, OH and has preached for churches in Dunbar, WV and North Canton and Dayton, OH, before moving to Marietta in 1978.

He has spoken on numerous lectureships throughout the brotherhood and participates in teacher training schools on a regular basis and is on the faculty of West Virginia School of Preaching. He has authored four books and wrote regularly for Firm Foundation and writes for Therefore Stand, the latter of which he is owner and editor. He speaks on a daily radio program in Marietta, which is the oldest continuous radio program of brethren in Ohio.