Background
Brown, E. Lynn was born on April 2, 1936 in Jackson, Tn. Son of Willie T. and Ocie (Royal) Brown.
Brown, E. Lynn was born on April 2, 1936 in Jackson, Tn. Son of Willie T. and Ocie (Royal) Brown.
Bachelor's Degree and Master of Divinity, Interdenominational Theological Center, 1963. Bachelor of Science, Lane College, 1960. Doctor of Divinity (honorary), Texas College, 1987.
Doctor of Divinity (honorary), Miles College, 1979.
Minister, Phillips Chapel Christ Methodist Episcopalian Church, Milan, Tn., 1963; minister, Greenwood Christ Methodist Episcopalian Church, Memphis, 1963-1967; minister, Mount Pisgah Christ Methodist Episcopalian Church, Memphis, 1967-1978; general secretary, Christ MEth. Episcopalian National Headquarters, Memphis, 1978-1986; bishop, 9th Episcopalian District, Los Angeles, since 1986. Board directors South Center Organizing Committee, Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Atlanta.
Member National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (board directors), National Council Churches (board directors).
Married Gladys Deloris Stephens, August 10, 1963. Children: A. Victor, Cheronda Patrice.