Background
Dean, David Arnold was born on June 1, 1929 in Brockton, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Ellery Cushing and Phoebe Estelle (Chase) Dean.
Dean, David Arnold was born on June 1, 1929 in Brockton, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Ellery Cushing and Phoebe Estelle (Chase) Dean.
Bachelor, Berkshire Christian College, 1951. Master of Divinity, Hartford (Connecticut) Theological Seminary, 1963. MTh, Westminster Theological Seminary, 1965.
Doctor of Theology, Westminster Theological Seminary, 1976.
Pastor, Advent Christian Church, Danville, Canada, 1951-1957; pastor, Blessed Hope Church, Springfield, Massachusetts, 1957-1964; professor theology, Berkshire Christian College, Lenox, Massachusetts, 1959-1987; academic dean, Berkshire Christian College, Lenox, Massachusetts, 1969-1984; pastor, United Church of New Marlborough, Southfield, Massachusetts, 1983-1991; professor theology, director Center for Advent Christian Studies,, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, South Hamilton, Massachusetts, since 1991.
Member of advisory board Salvation Army, New Marlborough, 1985-1991. Board directors Right to Life of Berkshire County, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 1964-1984, American Cancer Society Massachusetts chapter, Boston, 1981-1983, Vernon (Vermont) Retirement Homes, 1958-1965. Member Evangelical Theological Society (chairman New England chapter 1968-1970), Evangelical Philosophical Society, Academy Advent Mission Society (recording secretary Boston chapter 1959-1976), Eastern Association Bible College Deans (chairman 1974-1976), West Massachusetts Advent Christian Conference (president 1980-1984).
Married Dorothy Mae Pierce, June 2, 1951. Children: Dwight S., David E., Paul M., Nathan E., Bethany E.