Background
Young, Daniel Merritt was born on January 17, 1953 in Flint, Michigan, United States. Son of George Mardlin and Madeline C. (Merritt) Young.
Young, Daniel Merritt was born on January 17, 1953 in Flint, Michigan, United States. Son of George Mardlin and Madeline C. (Merritt) Young.
Bachelor of Science in Psychology magna cum laude, Center Michigan University, 1975. Postgraduate, Center Michigan University, 1987. Master of Divinity cum laude, Boston University School Theology, 1980.
Doctor of Ministry, Boston University School Theology, 1981.
Youth minister, Carson City (Michigan) United Methodist Church, 1973-1975;
director Christian Education, Alma (Michigan) 1st United Methodist Church, 1975-1977;
intern pastor, St. Matthews United Methodist Church, Acton, Massachusetts, 1978-1981;
associate pastor, Center Methodist Church, Detroit, 1981-1984;
pastor, Ortonville (Michigan) United Methodist Church, 1984-1991;
pastor, Escanaba (Michigan) Center United Methodist Church, since 1991. Trustee Detroit Annual Conference, United Methodist Church, since 1987. Video specialist, media communications technician, Boston University School Theology, 1978-1981.
Member Mercy Corps international study trip, Israel and Jordan, 1990.
Member advisory board Planned Parenthood of Michigan, 1982-1986. Dean Detroit Conference Youth Leadership Camp, summers 1981-1984. Member Conference Council on Youth Ministries, 1981-1984.
Fellow The Academy for Preaching (1st class 1990), Academy for Preaching (study tour Holy Land 1989). Member Detroit East District Clergy Association (vice president 1982-1984), Local Church Ministries Division Leadership Development (board directors 1982-1986), Ortonville Pastors' Association (vice president 1985-1987), Flint District United Methodist Church Clergy and Spouses' Association (vice president 1985-1986, president 1986-1989, Genesee Astronomical Society, Rotary (vice president-elect 1991-1992, scholarship chairman 1986-1991).
Married Dianne Kay Rosenberger, August 11, 1973. Children: Daniel Laurence, Rachael Kathleen.