Arleon Leigh Kelley

Background

Kelley, Arleon Leigh was born on May 5, 1935 in Cass City, Michigan, United States. Son of Harley L. and L. Elna (Aurand) Kelley.

Education

AB, Taylor University, Upland, Indiana, 1956. Master of Divinity, Christian Theological Seminary, Indianapolis, 1961. Doctor of Theology, Boston University, 1970.

Career

Pastor, United Methodist Church, Indiana, Rhode Island, 1955-1963; director research and planning, Indiana Council Churches, Indianapolis, 1963-1969; associate executive director, Ohio Council Churches, Columbus, 1967-1972; assistant general secretary, National Council Churches, New York City, 1972-1984; co-regional representative for Bangladesh, Nepal and India, Church World Svc./Overseas Ministries, Dhaka, 1984-1987; executive director, New York State Council Churches, Albany, since 1987.

Achievements

• Arleon Leigh Kelley has been listed as a noteworthy Religious organization administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Association Ecumenical Staff, North America Academy Ecumenists, International Sociological Society, American Sociological Association.

Connections

Married Jacqueline A. Wisel, August 29, 1959. Children: Erin, Timothy. Married Donna J. Meinhard, March 19, 1985.

Father:

Harley L. Kelley

Mother:

L. Elna (Aurand) Kelley

Spouse:

Donna J. Meinhard

Spouse:

Jacqueline A. Wisel

child:

Timothy Kelley

child:

Erin Kelley