Background
Eck, Arthur Orville Van was born on June 6, 1925 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Son of Arthur S. and Bessie (De Voogd) Van Eck.
educator consultant organization administrator
Eck, Arthur Orville Van was born on June 6, 1925 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Son of Arthur S. and Bessie (De Voogd) Van Eck.
Bachelor, Hope College, 1948. Master of Divinity, Western Theological Seminary, 1951. Doctor of Education, Columbia University, 1969.
Doctor of Divinity, Hope College, 1995.
Pastor, Calvary Cmty. Church, Southgate, Michigan, 1951-1963; director adult and family education, Board Education Reformed Church in American, New York City, 1963-1969; secretary church life, witness, Reformed Church in American, New York City, 1969-1974; secretary Metropolitan region, Reformed Church in American, New York City, 1974-1982; executive director, Education for Christian Life & Mission, New York City, 1982-1986; associate general secretary division education and ministry, National Council of Churches, New York City, 1986-1990; director NRSV project, National Council of Churches, New York City, since 1991.
Chairperson Citizen's Advisory Council, Waldwick, New Jersey, 1978. 1st lieutenant United States Marine Corps Reserve, 1946-1954. Member Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Association for Presbyterian Church Educators (Eductor of Year award 1990), Association for Creative Change, Association Couples in Marriage Enrichment.
Married August 24, 1949. Children: Barbara, Arthur, Mary, Timothy.