Background
Austin, Charles Marshall was born on May 17, 1941 in Sioux City, Iowa, United States. Son of Wilbur T. and Anna C. (Swanson) Austin.
Austin, Charles Marshall was born on May 17, 1941 in Sioux City, Iowa, United States. Son of Wilbur T. and Anna C. (Swanson) Austin.
Bachelor, Midland College, Fremont, Nebraska, 1963. Master of Divinity, Lutheran School Theology, Chicago., 1967; MTh, Aquinas Institute, Dubuque, Iowa, 1970.
Pastor, St. Mark's Church, Dubuque, 1967-1970; reporter, Religious News Svc., New York City, 1970-1971; editor, Lutheran Council United States of America, New York City, 1972-1976; English editor, Lutheran World Federation, Geneva, 1976-1979; reporter, Bergen Record, Hackensack, New Jersey, 1979-1981; religion writer, New York Times, New York City, 1981-1984; news director, Lutheran Church in American, New York City, 1984-1988; editor, Hearst News Svc., New York City, 1988-1989; pastor, Christ Lutheran Church, Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, since 1989.
Member Religion Newswriters Association (newsletter editor since 1986).
Married Janet J. Singer, August l7, l963. Children: Adam Paul, Glenda Marie.