Background
Rinden, David Lee was born on August 1, 1941 in Lake Mills, Iowa, United States. Son of Oscar Henry and Iva (Stensrud) Rinden.
Rinden, David Lee was born on August 1, 1941 in Lake Mills, Iowa, United States. Son of Oscar Henry and Iva (Stensrud) Rinden.
Bachelor, Moorhead State University, 1964. Diploma, Lutheran Brethren Seminary, 1966. Postgraduate, Seattle Pacific University, 1973.
Pastor Bethesda Lutheran Church, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, 1968-1972, Maple Park Lutheran Church, Lynnwood, Washington, 1972-1979. Vice president Church of the Lutheran Brethren of America, Fergus Falls, Minnesota, since 1991. Editor Faith & Fellowship, 1979-2000.
Executive director Faith and Fellowship Press Church of the Lutheran Brethren of America, 1979-2000. Pastor Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Rochester, Minnesota, since 2000. Chairman committee on commitment Church of Lutheran Brethren, Fergus Falls, 1981-1982, committee on role of women in church, 1984-1986, chairman committee on 90th anniversary, chairman board publications, 1968-1978.
Founding committee JAIL, Inc., Fergus Falls, 1991. President of the board directors Fergus Falls Federal Community Credit Union, since 1987. Member Fergus Falls Ministerial Association (secretary 1989-1990, vice president 1991-1992, president 1992-1993), Kiwanis (president 1994-1995, lieutenant governor 1996-1997).
Married Gracia Elizabeth Carlson, September 11, 1966. Children: Jonathan, Elizabeth, Amy.