Background
Odell, James Calvin was born on November 23, 1951 in Weed, California, United States. Son of Calvin Harry and Bessie Pearl (Matthews) Odell.
history professor theology studies educator
Odell, James Calvin was born on November 23, 1951 in Weed, California, United States. Son of Calvin Harry and Bessie Pearl (Matthews) Odell.
Bachelor of Science in Seminary Studies, We. Baptist College, Salem, Oregon, 1974. Master of Theology in History Theology, Dallas Theological Seminary, Texas, 1978.
Doctor of Philosophy in Biblical Studies, Pensacola Christian College, Florida, 2000.
Pastor Lafayette Baptist Church, Oregon, 1979—1981. Missionary Baptist Middle Missions, Cleveland, 1984—1999. Professor Crossroads Bible College, Indianapolis, since 1987.
Chaplain United States Army Reserve, since 1983. Lieutenant colonel United States Army Reserve, since 1983, Desert Storm, Bosnia, Kuwait.
Married Nancy Louise Everest, June 28, 1975. Children: Abigail B. Cook, Rebekah L. Brooking, Rachel L.