Douglas Theodore Ibach

Background

Ibach, Douglas Theodore was born on July 23, 1925 in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Hiram Christian and Esther (Fry) Ibach.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Education, Temple University, 1950, postgraduate School Theology, 1950-1952. Master of Divinity, Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, 1954.

Career

Pastor, Pewee Valley, Kentucky, 1952-1955, West Nottingham Presbyterian Church, Colora, Maryland, 1955-1961, Irwin, Pennsylvania, 1961-1967, Knox Presbyterian Church, Falls Church, Virginia, 1967-1972, United Christian Parish Reston, 1972-1987. Executive director Camping Association of Presbyteries of Northwestern Pennsylvania, Mercer, 1986-1990. Pastor Pulaski (Pennsylvania) Presbyterian Church, 1990—1994.

Parish associate Presbyterian Parish of the Valleys, Middletown, Virginia, 1994-1998. Pastor Nineveh Presbyterian Church, Front Royal, 1999—2002. Retired, 2002

Youth ministry consultant National Capital Union Presbytery, 1967-1986.

Ecumenical officer National Capital Presbytery, chairman stewardship committee, since 1986. Member ecumenical relations committee Synod of Virginias, also member Interfaith Conference of Metro Washington. Board directors Reston Inter-Faith, Inc.

Director Presbyterian International Affairs Seminars advisory board Christmas International House. Member church development and redevelopment committee, Christian education committee Lake Erie Presbytery, stated supply Pulaski (Pennsylvania) Presbyterian Church. President New Wilmington Ministerium.

Executive director Camping Association of Presbyteries of Northern Pennsylvania, 1986-1990. Chair ecumenical task force Shenandoah Presbytery. Board directors E.A.R.S., Beaver Castle Girl Scout Council.

Secretary Winchester-Frederick County Ministerum, since 1995. With United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1944.

Achievements

• Douglas Theodore Ibach has been listed as a noteworthy minister by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member ecumenical relations committee Synod of Virginias, also. Member church development and redevelopment committee, Christian education committee Lake Erie Presbytery, stated supply Pulaski (Pennsylvania) Presbyterian Church. Member Council Churches Greater Washington (president, chairman institutional ministry commission), Piedmont Synod United Presbyterian Church (director youth, camping), Academy Parish Clergy Association.

Connections

Married Marion Elizabeth Torok, September 2, 1950. Children: Susan Kay, Marilyn Lee, Douglas Theodore, Grace Louise.

Father:

Hiram Christian Ibach

Mother:

Esther (Fry) Ibach

Spouse:

Marion Elizabeth Torok

child:

Douglas Theodore Ibach

child:

Grace Louise Ibach

child:

Susan Kay Ibach

child:

Marilyn Lee Ibach