Background
Carlson, Bruce Lyman was born on October 25, 1938 in Youngstown, Ohio, United States. Son of Harold Lawrence and Edith Christine (Johnson) Carlson.
Carlson, Bruce Lyman was born on October 25, 1938 in Youngstown, Ohio, United States. Son of Harold Lawrence and Edith Christine (Johnson) Carlson.
Bachelor, Elmhurst (Illinois) College, 1961. Master of Divinity, Garrett Theological Seminary, Evanston, Illinois, 1964. Doctor of Ministry, Drew University, Madison, New Jersey, 1977.
Pastor, Rondout Valley United Methodist Church, Stone Ridge, New York, 1964-1968;
Pastor, United Methodist Church, New Milford, Connecticut, 1968-1974;
senior pastor, Shrub Oak (New York) United Methodist Church, 1974-1980;
senior pastor, Community United Methodist Church, Poughkeepsie, New York, since 1980. President Council on Financial and Administration, New York Annual Conference United Methodist Church,1987-, registrar Board of Ordained Ministry, 1972-1980. Trustee Vassar Warner Home, Poughkeepsie, since 1990.
Director Garrett Evangelical Seminary, Evanston, since 1989. Board advisors Boston University School Theology, 1976-1980.
Dutchess County Clergy Association (president 1986-1987), Rotary (president 1980).
Married Jean Elise Ditzler, December 22, 1962. Children: Douglas Bruce, Eric Lee.