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Dr. Alan Blanc

D. Alan Blanc, PhD is the President of Davis College (9/2021). Dr. Blanc has served the college as professor and Academic Dean. He took his bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies at the Criswell College (Dallas, TX), earned an MA in Religion from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary (Lynchburg, VA), and completed a PhD in Contemporary Church Movements from Trinity Saint David University (Lampeter, Wales UK). Dr. Blanc received an honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree from Mt. Zion Baptist Theological Seminary (Nidumolu, India) for his decades of contributions to global missions. He is a full member of the Evangelical Theological Society and has presented scholarly papers at the society’s national meetings. Dr. and Mrs. Blanc (Sally) are co-founders of The Foothills Christian Life Center (Johnstown, NY) and Laborers Together (Broadalbin, NY). Together, they have six children and six grandchildren. Dr. Blanc is active in Poland where he has served local churches since 1990.

Alan Blanc at podium

The Difference – March 2026

A Note from Dr. Blanc  “At the Heart of Service”  As we enter March, I am especially mindful of God’s faithfulness to Davis College during ...
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The Difference – February 2026

A Note from Dr. Blanc  “Service in Snow”  During this midwinter period of the semester, it’s important to remember that the Lord’s work in us doesn’t stop just because ...
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The Difference – January 2026

A Note from Dr. Blanc  “Reflection of the Season”  This new year reminds us that “our times are in [His] hand” and that His mercies ...
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The Difference – December 2025

December 2025 A Note from Dr. Blanc  As we reflect on the Christmas season together, my heart is drawn to the simple yet profound promise ...
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The Difference – November 2025

November 2025 A Note from Dr. Blanc  A Season of Color and Calling  As the hills of upstate New York blaze with brilliant reds and ...
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The Difference – October 2025

October 2025 A Note from Dr. Blanc  In 2 Timothy 4:5, Paul exhorts, “As for you, always be sober-minded, endure suffering, do the work of ...
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