In pictures: Memorable evening for the Free Presbyterian Church as new Whitefield College of the Bible is officially opened in Tandragee

By Valerie Martin

Published 14th Mar 2026, 13:53 BST

A new purpose-built college for ministers, missionaries and other Christian workers of the Free Presbyterian Church has been officially opened in Tandragee.

The Whitefield College of the Bible is situated adjacent to Tandragee Free Presbyterian Church on the Portadown Road.

The new facility was officially opened on Friday evening, with a service held afterwards in the church.

Free Presbyterian Church moderator Dr Ian Brown unbeils one of the plaques at the opening of the new Whitefield College of the Bible.

1. Opening of the new Whitefield College of the Bible

Free Presbyterian Church moderator Dr Ian Brown unbeils one of the plaques at the opening of the new Whitefield College of the Bible. Photo: TONY HENDRON

The Whitefield Bible College Academic Committee.

2. Opening of the new Whitefield College of the Bible

The Whitefield Bible College Academic Committee. Photo: TONY HENDRON

Pictured at the key handover at the Whitefield College of the Bible are from left, Rev Alan Smylie, Dr Ian Brown, Moderator, Lester Weir, Weir Bros. Construction, builders, Rev Timothy Nelson, college principal and Gart Craig.

3. Opening of the new Whitefield College of the Bible

Pictured at the key handover at the Whitefield College of the Bible are from left, Rev Alan Smylie, Dr Ian Brown, Moderator, Lester Weir, Weir Bros. Construction, builders, Rev Timothy Nelson, college principal and Gart Craig. Photo: TONY HENDRON

The management committee of the newly opened Whitefield Bible College in Tandragee.

4. Opening of the new Whitefield College of the Bible

The management committee of the newly opened Whitefield Bible College in Tandragee. Photo: TONY HENDRON