Background
Reierson, Gary Bruce was born on November 4, 1948 in Minneapolis. Son of Clarence Newton and Hope Elizabeth (Nichols) Reierson.
minister religious organization administrator
Reierson, Gary Bruce was born on November 4, 1948 in Minneapolis. Son of Clarence Newton and Hope Elizabeth (Nichols) Reierson.
Bachelor magna cum laude, University Minnesota, 1977. Master of Divinity (with honors), United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, 1978. Doctor of Ministry (with distinction), United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, 1986.
Associate minister, United Church of Christ, New Brighton, Minnesota, 1975-1977; associate minister, Plymouth Congressional Church, Minneapolis, 1977-1987; vice president for development, Greater Minneapolis Girl Scout Council, 1987-1989; executive director, Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches, since 1989; also board directors, Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches. Founder, secretary, board directors Center and Network for Church Educators, 1977-1981;board directors Minnesota Council Churches, St. Paul Area Council Churches. Chairperson ministry of outreach Minnesota conference United Church of Christ, 1986-1989, former board directors conference.
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Board of directors, chairperson educational ministries county Twin Cities Metropolitan Church Commission, 1982-1984. Active religious affairs committee Planned Parenthood, 1985-1987, Mayor's Task Force on Teen Pregnancy, City of Minneapolis, 1987-1988, Metropolitan Collaborative on Teen-Aged Pregnancy Prevention, 1987-1989. Member of advisory board directors Abbott-Northwestern Center for Pastoral Counselling, Minneapolis,1988-1991.
Board directors Hennepin County Board, Federal Emergency Management Agency, since 1989, Metropolitan Interfaith Council on Affordable Housing, since 1991. Member Council Agency Executives, United Way Minneapolis Area, since 1989. Member National Society Fund Raising Executives, National Association Ecumenical Staff, Minneapolis Ministerial Association, Minneapolis Club, Calhoun Beach Club.
Married Pamela Jane Matson, July 10, 1970. Children: Katharine Kim Matson, Elizabeth Lee Matson.