Background
Nichols, C. William was born on October 2, 1927 in Baxter Springs, Kansas, United States. Son of Claude H. and Beulah A. (Goff) Nichols.
minister religious organization administrator
Nichols, C. William was born on October 2, 1927 in Baxter Springs, Kansas, United States. Son of Claude H. and Beulah A. (Goff) Nichols.
Bachelor, Culver-Stockton College, 1949. Master of Divinity, Phillips Graduate Seminary, 1952. Doctor of Divinity (honorary), Phillips University.
Doctor of Divinity (honorary), Bethany College. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Eurkea College.
Minister, 1st Christian Church, Poteau, Oklahoma, 1952-1956; senior minister, 1st Christian Church, Augusta, Kansas, 1956-1966; senior minister, Control Christian Church, Kansas City, Kansas, 1966-1972; senior minister, Control Christian Church, Decautur, Illinois, 1972-1991; general minister, president, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Indianapolis, since 1991.
Chair Macon County, Illinois chapter American Red Cross, Mental Health Association, St. Mary's Advisory Board, Community Strategic Planning Commission. Member Society for Faith and Reason.
Married Claudine Shewmake, June 15, 1949. Children: David M., Claudia K. Quigg.