In the course of time, there arise exceptional individuals whose ministry set a new standard of commitment to excellence and passion for musical advancement and education. Dr. Delton Lynol and Myrna McSwain Alford are two of those choice servants of Christ. The Alfords served in a wide spectrum of ministry for more than sixty years. Dr. Alford's prestigious, professional educational experiences include degrees from the following: Lee College (A.A.); University of Tennessee, Chattanooga (formerly University of Chattanooga) (B.M.); and Florida State University (M.M.E., Ph.D.). Dr. Alford is an ordained bishop of the Church of God, demonstrating superlative leadership in multifaceted positions. These include 30+ years at Lee College/Lee University serving as faculty, founder and conductor of the Lee Singers, Department Chair/Professor of the School of Music, Division Dean of Arts and Sciences, and Vice-President and Dean of Lee University. In addition, he served with distinction as Director of Music Ministries for the Church of God, CEO of SpiritSound Music, Director of Music-Pathway Press, adjunct faculty Pentecostal Theological Seminary and Patten University, Board Member of Church Music Publishers Association, music producer, published composer/arranger, recording artist, and published author. His musical acumen includes Conductor of the Cleveland Civic Choral Society, Conductor of the Oak Ridge Community Choral Society, and 10 years as choral advisor to the Chattanooga Symphony. Myrna is a well-known, outstanding and very gifted musician, educator, prominent keyboardist, accompanist, recording artist, arranger and an equitable partner with Delton in ministry. Her educational studies include piano performance at Peabody Conservatory of Music, Baltimore; Toutorsky Conservatory of Music, Washington, D.C.; Lee College; and The Cadek Conservatory of Music, University of Chattanooga. The Alfords have three daughters, Susan, Candace, and Lesley, all involved in ministry and higher education. The legacy of Dr. Delton and Myrna Alford will thrive perpetually in the lives of literally thousands who will influence evangelical church music heritage and
promulgate educational experience.
Delton L. and Myrna M. Allford
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March 20, 2026
