The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-27
YOUNG TO RESIGN
PAST.ORATE HERE
Centenary Minister Elected Pro-
feSSor in New Atlanta
University.
EXPECTS TO LEAVE SHORTLY
w d Unknown Preacher to
Teach Homiletics and
Theology.

Roy W J. Young. D. d. pastor or
Centenary Methods, Church III"
largest church of its denomination in
the city, has been elected. according to
Information received hero last night.
as one Of tho faculty Of the new Meth
odist University. which is to be es-
taolishcd in Atlanta. Dr. Young will
occupy tie chair OF homiletics and
theoioS: in the theological department
OF the university. which viii bc opened
in temporary quarters on October |
though the university Itself viii hard
ly open before another year has passed
Dr. Young stated last night that he
had been. formally notified Of his clec-
| tion TO this important post and said
that he had accepted lie could not
say when ne would resign his postor-
ate. He expects to he called into con-
ference soon with the faculty ANA board
Of the new institution. and until then
his plans for the future will be in
abcyaucc.
on: OF THE REST KNOWN
Mt:THODISTS IN VIRGINIA
DR.. Young Is regarded as one OF the
I best known Methodist divines in Viz
Ginia. and as one Of the most power
full and attractive preachers in Metho-
dist pulpits He has taken an active
interest in ali municipal affairs in Rich
inond, and In civic matters involving
moral questions has taken up tho
cudgels without bias and free from per
sonal issue. II has been his policy TO
lead. policy in which ii is said he
has been clnincntly successful He has
been twice pastor of his present church
became pastor Of Epworth Methodist
Church. He returned to Richmond
two years ago, and the influence Of
his church has been increasingly felt
in both religious and civic circles lie
has endcared himself TO his congrcCa-
lion. and liG don ~ i,,.c >, III
VIII be kecnly felt By those who knew
him personally and b. those who in
directly came beneath his sway
Dr. Young was born in Baltimore
and in that city received his prelimin-
AIRY education. Later lie entered Van
derbit University. which is TO be su.
perseded in Methodist influence bv the
new institution In Atlanta. and there
graduated with high honors. Ills first
pastorate was in san Antonio, Texas
and from San Antonio he returned to
his native city, where he held an i'm
portant charge. In addition he has
been pastor Of Court street Methods,
church. in LynchburE. and of Main
street Methodist Church, in Danville
having remained in tho Virginia Con
terence ever since coming to this state
from Baltimore
THREE TIMES 4 MEMBER
OF GENERAL CONFERENCE
Or. Young has been three times a
member OF the General Conference. and
Is at present a member of the church
1 extension board, a member of the board
OF trustees of Vanderbilt University
ana of the Federal Council of Meth
odism I'm addition TO his church
duties. he has contributed frequently
TO magazines. lie is 4 man of high
scholastic attainmcnts. a diverse reader
ana preacher who keeps in close
touch with current thought and events
Though he had been himself in
formed of his election Immediately ar
ter 1T was made, DR.. Young would
make no announcement concerning the
new position to which lie was called
until II was made public Yesterday bv
Bishop Warren y. Gambler. chairman of
the executive committee.
The other selections announced vcs-
terday by Bishop Gambler are: Rev. w.
Aiken smart. pastor OF the First
Methodist Church. III Charlottesville:
Rev. Plato +. Durham, Of Charlotte. y.
e.. Rev. III. &. Howard. OF Tuscaloosa.
Ma; Rev. w. y. shelton. OF oklahoma
CITY Okla, and Rev. Andrew Sledd, or
Greensboro, \ la