Background
Withers, Barbara Ann was born on June 23, 1939 in Wichita, Kansas, United States. Daughter of Robert R. and Mary (Stryker) Withers.
Withers, Barbara Ann was born on June 23, 1939 in Wichita, Kansas, United States. Daughter of Robert R. and Mary (Stryker) Withers.
Bachelor, Whitman College, Walla Walla, Washington, 1961. Master of Religious Education, Union Theological Seminary, New York City, 1964. Doctor of Education, Columbia University, 1975.
Director children's work, Winnetka (Illinois) Congressional Church, 1964-1966; director middle school, Riverside Church, New York City, 1966-1972; interim director, Christian education, 1973; freelance educational consultant, New York City, 1973-1975; editor educational resources, Presbyterian Church United States of America, New York City, 1975-1990; editor, The Pilgrim Press, 1990-1991; freelance editor and writer, since 1992.
Member Religious Education Association, Association United Church Educators, Organization for Study of Communication, Language and Gender, Religion Publication Group, Women's National Book Association, Editorial Freelancers Association.