David Jerald Lawson

Background

Lawson, David Jerald was born on March 26, 1930 in Princeton, Indiana, United States. Son of David Jonathon and Bonnetta A. (White) Lawson.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Univercity Evansville, 1955. Master of Divinity, Garrett Theological Seminary, 1959. Doctor of Divinity, University Evansville, 1977.

Career

Ordained to ministry United Methodist Church Bishop United Methodist Church, Wisconsin, 1984—1992, Illinois, 1992—1996. Bishop residence Perkins School Theology, Southern Methodist University, 1996—2007. Trustee Ill Wesleyan College, McKendree College, MacMurray College, Methodist Health Services, Peoria, Northern Central College, Naperville, Illinois, 1984—1992.

President to chairperson United Methodist Board Disciplineship.

Achievements

• David Jerald Lawson has been listed as a noteworthy bishop by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member originating steering committee New Africa University. Member executive committee to member committee theological education World Methodist Council. Member Illinois Conference Churches, Council Bishop's to Study Ministry.

Connections

Married Martha Ellen Pegram, July 16, 1950. Children: John Mark, Karen Sue Lawson Eynon.

Father:

David Jonathon Lawson

Mother:

Bonnetta A. (White) Lawson

Spouse:

Martha Ellen Pegram

child:

Karen Sue Lawson Eynon Lawson

child:

John Mark Lawson