Background
Sheldon, Eli Howard was born on May 25, 1937 in Monroe, Michigan, United States. Son of Clarence O. and Orean Lavon (Longdon) Sheldon.
Sheldon, Eli Howard was born on May 25, 1937 in Monroe, Michigan, United States. Son of Clarence O. and Orean Lavon (Longdon) Sheldon.
Bachelor, Dallas Baptist University, 1970. Master of Divinity, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1973. D. Ministry, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1976.
Minister, Plain View Baptist Church, Chalk Mountain, Texas, 1969-1970; minister, Eastside Baptist Church, Marietta, Oklahoma, 1970-1973; minister, 1st Baptist Church, Roosevelt, Oklahoma, 1974-1977; minister, Crown Heights Baptist Church, Oklahoma City, since 1978. Board directors Baptist General Convention Oklahoma, Oklahoma City. Adjunct Professor Oklahoma Baptist U., Shawnee, since 1986.
Chaplain Lions Club, Roosevelt, 1974-1977. Chairman Bi-Centennial Committee, Roosevelt, 1975-1976. Member Capital Baptist Association (chairman continuing education committee since 1982, member Executive Board since 1978), Cowboy Hall of Fame (life).
Married Freida Orene Townsend, February 17, 1962. Children: Stefanie Ann, Todd Howard.