James Kallam

James G. Kallam (born October 27, 1926 in Clingman, North Carolina; died February 1, 2014) was president of Southeastern Bible College from 1981 to 1988.

As a young man Kallam was recognized for his skills as a vocal performer and earned two degrees at Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey. He served as a U.S. Army chaplain during the Korean War and went on to complete a doctorate at New York University.

In 1958 Kallam joined the faculty of Northeastern Bible College in Essex Fells, New Jersey. He was promoted to dean of the college in 1970, leaving that position to accept the presidency of Southeastern Bible College. He guided the college through a financial crises and recovery which involved relocating its campus to the former Briarwood Presbyterian Church site on U.S. Highway 280 at Dolly Ridge Road.

After leaving Southeastern in 1988, Kallam served as administrator of the Africa Evangelical Fellowship, and led its merger with the Sudan Interior Mission in Charlotte, North Carolina. After retirement he moved to Decatur, Morgan County.

References

• Garrison, Greg (February 9, 2014) "Former Southeastern Bible College president kept school alive, gave students personal touch." The Birmingham News