Background
Manworren, Donald B. was born on January 25, 1937 in Galesburg, Illinois, United States.
Manworren, Donald B. was born on January 25, 1937 in Galesburg, Illinois, United States.
Bachelor, Drake University, 1957. Bachelor's Degree, Drake University, 1961. Doctor of Divinity (honorary), Drake University, 1981.
Master of Sacred Theology, Yale University, 1962. Postgraduate, School Theology, Claremont, California, 1977. Postgraduate, Assumption College, 1980.
Pastor, 1st Christian Church, Keota, Iowa., 1962-1964;
pastor, Convenant Christian Church, Urbandale, Iowa., 1965-1971;
pastor, Control Christian Church, Waterloo, Iowa., 1971-1977;
executive coordinator, Iowa Inter-Church Forum, Des Moines, 1977-1985;
deputy general minister, president, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) United States and Canada, since 1986. Member general board Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) United States and Canada, 1975-1983, member administrative committee, 1975-1981, member regional commission witness and Society, 1979-1981, member Upper Midwest regional board, parliamentarian, 1981-1985. Member Disciples Ecumenical Consultative Council, Jamaica, 1979.
Board of directors Council Christian Unity, 1979-1985.
Commissioner Iown Commission Aging, 1976-1980. Board directors Ramsey Memorial Home, Des Moines, 1975-1985. Trustee Christian Theological Seminary, Indianapolis, 1976-1987, 89—.
Member NCCC-United States of America (chairman commission regional and local ecumenism 1985-1987), National Council Churches (member governing board 1979-1987, member study panel ecumenical commitment and purposes 1979-1987), Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Elaine K. Jensen, June 15, 1957. Children: Julia, Susan, John.