Background
Beckmann, David Milton was born on February 22, 1948 in Kearney, Nebraska, United States. Son of Milton W. and Leona (Lange) Beckmann.
economist minister social activist
Beckmann, David Milton was born on February 22, 1948 in Kearney, Nebraska, United States. Son of Milton W. and Leona (Lange) Beckmann.
Bachelor, Yale College, 1969. Master of Divinity, Christ Seminary, St. Louis, 1974. Master of Science, London School of Economics, 1975.
DHH (honorary), Capital University, Columbus, Ohio, 1993. Doctor of Divinity (honorary), Berkely Division School, New Haven, Connecticut, 1996. Doctor of Divinity (honorary), Villanova University.
Student pastor, First Lutheran Church, Omaha, 1972-1973; development officer, Rangpur Dinajpur Rehabilitation Svc., Thakurgaon, Bangladesh, 1975-1976; urban projects officer, World Bank, Washington, 1976-1981; speech writer for president, World Bank, Washington, 1982-1985; adviser on nongovernmental organizations, World Bank, Washington, 1985-1991; president, Bread for the World, Bread for World Institute, Washington, since 1991. Chairman Medford Group Anti-hunger Orgns., 1995-1997. Executive Committee Inter Action.
(Book by Beckmann, David M.)
(Book by Beckmann, David M)
Married Janet L. Williams, June 17, 1972. Children: Andrew, John.