Background
Lord, Charles Robert was born on January 5, 1920 in Grinnell, Iowa, United States. Son of Jesse Cornelius and Elizabeth Lord.
minister Missionary theology educator
Lord, Charles Robert was born on January 5, 1920 in Grinnell, Iowa, United States. Son of Jesse Cornelius and Elizabeth Lord.
Bachelor, Berea College, 1942. Certified in professional teaching, Grinnell College, 1954. Master of Arts, University Iowa, 1961.
Master of Divinity, Moravian Theological Seminary, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 1975.
Educational missionary, United Church of Christ, Chikore Mission, Rhodesia, 1954-1966; licensed minister, Cove Springs United Church of Christ, Troy, Ohio., 1968-1969; minister Christian education, New Goshenhoppen United Church of Christ, East Greenville, Pennsylvania, 1970-1975; teacher, Moravian Theological College, Mbeya, Tanzania, 1976-1982; pastor, Immanuel United Church of Christ, Woodman, Wisconsin, 1983-1986; pastor, Carrier (Oklahoma) Congressional United Church of Christ, 1986-1989; retired, 1989.
Volunteer chaplain Hospice of North Virginia, Arlington, 1990, Common Cause, Washington, 1990. Member Vienna Camera Club.
Married Josephine Swift, June 2, 1945. Children: Beth, Donna, Ronald.