Background
Chinula, Donald McLean was born on March 21, 1943 in Bombo Mlowe, Rumphi, Malawi. Came to the United States, 1964. Son of Assie Efron and Mairess Chinula.
Chinula, Donald McLean was born on March 21, 1943 in Bombo Mlowe, Rumphi, Malawi. Came to the United States, 1964. Son of Assie Efron and Mairess Chinula.
Bachelor, Carleton College, Minnesota, 1968. Juris Doctor, University Minnesota, 1976. Master of Laws, Columbia University, 1977.
Master of Divinity, Interdenomination Theological Center, Atlanta, 1985. Master of Arts, School Theology, Claremont, California, 1991. Doctor of Philosophy, School of Theology, Claremont, California, 1993.
Deputy director Equal Employment Opportunity Macalester College, St. Paul, 1969-1973. Associate C & W Legal Services, Atlanta, 1977-1985. Associate Christian education and youth South Hills, Northkirk and Westminster Presbyterian Churches, Ontario, California, 1989-1994.
Associate professor religion Stillman College, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, since 1994, chairman department religion and philosophy, 1997—2006. Pastor St. James Presbyterian Church, Cypress, since 1997. Chairperson Interdenominational Theological Center-Atlanta School of Theology.
Adjunct professor legal studies Georgia State University, Atlanta, 1985-1994, Chaffey Community College, Alta Loma, California, 1989-1993. Member Council on Foreign Visitors, Atlanta, 1979-1982.
Member Presbyterian Hunger Committee, 1985-1987, Self Development of People, Los Angeles, 1992-1994, Pastoral Care Team, Claremont, 1990-1992. Secretary Black Lawyers Association, Little Rock, 1978-1979. Member permanent juc. commission Presbytery Sheppards, Lapsley, Alabama, chairman new ministries committee.
Division mission Presbytery Sheppards, Lapsley, Alabama Consortium Global Education. Faculty representative board of trustees Stillman College, associate chaplain. Fellow International Professionals of Arkansas (president 1978), International Fellows Society for Technical Communication (president 1987).
Member American Association Pastoral Counselors, Georgia Bar Association, Theta Phi.
Married Torani Sandra Munyenyembe. Children: David, Joyce, Maneno.