Benjamin Theodore Griffin

Background

Griffin, Benjamin Theodore was born on September 27, 1940 in Ogbomosho, Nigeria. Son of Ben Theodore and Alice Maude (Latham) Griffin.

Education

Bachelor, Baylor University, 1961. Master of Divinity, Andover-Newton Theological Seminary, 1964. Doctor in Ministry, Lancaster (Pennsylvania) Seminary, 1975.

Career

Pastor, First United Church of Christ, Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, 1964-1969; pastor, St. John's United Church of Christ, Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania, 1969-1975; pastor, Trinity United Church of Christ, York, Pennsylvania, 1975-1987; president, United Theological Seminary of the Twin Citis, New Brighton, Minnesota, since 1987. Trustee Lancaster Theological Seminary, 1976-1987. Director North Center Career Center, St. Paul.

Achievements

• Benjamin Theodore Griffin has been listed as a noteworthy Religious organization administrator, minister by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

• book

  • Americanization of a Congregation: a History of Trinity United Church of Christ York, Pennsylvania

Membership

Member Orwigsburg Town Council, 1972-1975. President Mount Pleasant School Board, 1966-1969. Member American Academy Religion, American Association Pastoral Counselors, Mercersburg Society, Pennsylvania Center Conference United Church of Christ (vice moderator 1986-1987).

Connections

Married Gail VanOrmer. Children: Lynne, Michael, Geoffrey, Jeremy, Brian, Jennifer.

Father:

Ben Theodore Griffin

Mother:

Alice Maude (Latham) Griffin

Spouse:

Gail VanOrmer

child:

Jeremy Griffin

child:

Geoffrey Griffin

child:

Jennifer Griffin

child:

Brian Griffin

child:

Michael Griffin

child:

Lynne Griffin