Background
Bryan, David Merle was born on June 9, 1921 in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Son of Clifford E. and Sibyl Esther (Goyer) Bryan.
Bryan, David Merle was born on June 9, 1921 in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Son of Clifford E. and Sibyl Esther (Goyer) Bryan.
Bachelor with honors, University Missouri, 1944. Bachelor's Degree, University Chicago, 1946. Doctor of Divinity (honorary), Phillips University, Enid, Oklahoma, 1964.
Senior minister, Jackson Boulevard Christian Church, Chicago, 1946-1949; senior minister, First Christian Church, Sedalia, Missouri, 1949-1956; senior minister, University Church, Chicago, 1956-1960; senior minister, First Christian Church, Topeka, 1960-1976; president, owner, Bryan World Tours, Topeka, 1977-1980; Chairman, Board Of Directors, Bryan World Tours, Topeka, since 1980. Chief Executive Officer Bryan Travel Colls., Topeka and Springfield, Missouri, 1980-1992.
President Missouri Council Churches, Jefferson City, 1955, Missouri State Convention, Jefferson City, 1956, Mustard Seed, Glendale, California, since 1970.
Married Margie Esther Casteel, December 23, 1943. Children: Margie Ann, Edwyn, David Junior, Daniel.