In 1955 and after a one - year pastoral apprenticeship , he became an evangelist in the Eastern Virginia PHC Conference .
Synan then completed a two - year liberal arts degree from Emmanuel College in Franklin Springs , Georgia .
In 1955 and after a one - year pastoral apprenticeship , Synan became an evangelist in the Eastern Virginia PHC Conference .
Synan then completed a two - year liberal arts degree from Emmanuel College in Franklin Springs , Georgia .