Class of '86
Lamar Frizzell ’86 came to Bryan College in 1983 as a new believer with a deep desire to grow in God’s Word and prepare for ministry. While at Bryan, he was shaped by professors and leaders such as Dr. Theodore Mercer, Dr. Brian Richardson, Dr. Bill Brown, and others who modeled authentic Christian faith and servant leadership. Their example helped Lamar develop not only academically, but also personally, as he learned to live out the motto Christ Above All.
Lamar’s college years were marked by both challenge and blessing. He and his wife, Penny, welcomed twin sons, Jonathan and Joshua, during his senior year—born 10 weeks premature, with Jonathan facing lifelong medical needs. Despite hardships, Bryan’s steady foundation of faith and community strengthened Lamar to persevere, graduate, and carry those lessons into life and ministry.
Following Bryan, Lamar earned his Master of Divinity at Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary and pursued further doctoral studies. He has served faithfully in pastoral ministry, biblical counseling, and hospital leadership. Today, he is the CEO of Recovery Centers of America at Capital Region in Maryland, a substance abuse treatment facility.
Lamar and Penny have been married 43 years and are the proud parents of five children and grandparents of five. With gratitude to Bryan for its lifelong influence, Lamar continues to live out his calling as a Christ-centered servant leader.