Background
Gibbs, C. Earl was born on April 1, 1935 in Dallas, Oregon, United States. Son of J. Clyde and Addie (Martin) Gibbs.
Gibbs, C. Earl was born on April 1, 1935 in Dallas, Oregon, United States. Son of J. Clyde and Addie (Martin) Gibbs.
Bachelor of Theology, Northwest Christian College, 1957. Master of Divinity, Phillips University, 1960. Master of Science, University Oregon, 1968.
Doctor of Ministry, San Francisco Theological Seminary, 1974.
Minister, 1st Christian Church, Perry, Oklahoma, 1959-1964;
minister, 1st Christian Church, Springfield, Oregon, 1964-1974;
senior minister, Arden Christian Church, Sacramento, 1974-1988;
senior minister, Woodmont Christian Church, Nashville, 1988-1991;
senior minister, 1st Christian Church, Tyler, Texas, since 1991. Board directors, administrative committee, Executive Committee Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Indianapolis, 1982-1989. Board directors Disciples of Christ History Society, Nashville, 1989-1991.
President Christian Church in Oregon Portland, 1969-1971. Board of directors Eskaton, Sacramento, 1981-1988.
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Member City Council, Springfield, 1967-1970, State Board Funeral Directors & Embalmers, Sacramento, 1987-1988. Member, treasurer Chamber of Commerce, Springfield, Oregon, 1968-1974. Member Rotary (Oklahoma, Oregon, California, Tennessee club president 1969-1970, 78-79).
Married Laurice Dashiell, December 17, 1955. Children: Douglas, Barbara (deceased), Robert.