Dr. Mal Couch

Dr. Malcom Couch, Jr (1938-2013)
Born on July 12, 1938 in Dallas, TX to Malcom O. and Lorraine Barnhill Couch, Malcom Ollie Couch, Jr. went home to be with the Lord on February 12, 2013.

“Dr. Couch was one of the finest theologians and disciple makers of our time” Dr. Tom McCall. His accomplishments were many: a news photographer, a producer/director of Christian films, a radio talk show host, a licensed private pilot, and the founder and former president of Tyndale Theological Seminary and Biblical Institute in Ft Worth, TX. He was President of Scofield Ministries in Clifton, TX and Pastor of Clifton Bible Church. He was also the author and general editor of over 40 conservative commentaries, theologies, and prophecy volumes.

During his life time, Dr. Couch made 23 trips to Israel and the Middle East for tours, research trips, and for the purpose of producing documentary films about that region of the world. He was an indefatigable friend of Israel.

Working as a photographer for Channel 8 in Dallas, he was a key witness in the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Mal was in the presidential motorcade a few cars behind the President and Governor. He saw the rifle barrel being drawn back inside the window on the 6 floor of the Texas School Book Depository. His testimony is in the official publication of the Warren Commission.

He held degrees from: John Brown University, Dallas Theological Seminary, Wheaton Graduate School, Arkansas Biblical Graduate School, and Louisiana Baptist University.