Claud Martin Pettit

Background

Pettit, Claud Martin was born on September 19, 1926 in Okemah, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Frank Martin and Ruby May (Thompson) Pettit.

Education

Degree, Denver Bible Institute, 1948. Bachelor of Science, Rockmont College, 1952. Postgraduate, Bill Ogden Engineering/Radio School, 1961.

Doctor of Divinity, Pioneer Seminary, 1954.

Career

Pastor First Baptist Church, Arvada, Colorado, 1952-1960, Coal Creek Canyon, 1960. Ceo, owner Radio Station KEOS, Flagstaff, Arizona, 1960-1961. Pastor Elmwood Baptist Church, Brighton, Colorado, 1962-1965.

Ceo, owner Radio Station KWIV, Douglas, Wyoming, 1965-1974. Pastor Bethany Baptist Church, North Federal Baptist Church, Denver, 1973-1995. Ceo, owner Radio Station KCMP, Brush, 1976-1987.

General director Better Life Ministries, Arvada, since 1992. Pastor Berkeley Baptist Church, Denver, 2001—2006.

Achievements

• Claud Martin Pettit has been listed as a noteworthy religious organization administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee Colorado Christian University, Lakewood, 1967-2001, advisor radio network, 1971-2001. Chairman board American Indian Crusade, Oklahoma City, 1987-2001. Director Compa Food Ministries, Denver, 1981-1991.

Member Radio History Society, Broadcast Pioneers of Colorado, Broadcasters Foundation, Model T Ford Club American (Mile High chapter since 1969), Denver Area Media.

Interests

• Collecting and restoring antique automobiles, collecting big band music.

Connections

Married Margaret Esta Cain, July 30, 1948. Children: Ruth Elaine Maenpaa, Paul Martin.

Father:

Frank Martin Pettit

Mother:

Ruby May (Thompson) Pettit

Spouse:

Margaret Esta Cain

child:

Ruth Elaine Maenpaa Pettit

child:

Paul Martin Pettit