University of Mobile receives biggest financial gift in school history

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MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The University of Mobile has received the biggest financial gift in the school’s history to develop a mission center.

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The multi-million dollar donation will be used to create the Tom Elliff Center of Missions, which will be used to train, mentor, and offer hands-on experience to students that will “equip them for missions,” according to a school news release.

The university is naming the center for Dr. Tom Elliff, who was previously the president of the International Mission Board, as well as a pastor and missionary advocate…

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