Background
Major, Gerald Hilson was born on August 23, 1931 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Gerald Hilson Senior and Ruth (Ivey) Major.
religious organization administrator
Major, Gerald Hilson was born on August 23, 1931 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Gerald Hilson Senior and Ruth (Ivey) Major.
Bachelor, Bob Jones U., 1955; Master of Arts, Bob Jones U., 1957.
Executive director, Youth for Christ, Scranton, 1957-1974; regional director, Youth for Christ N.E. United States, 1963-1974; pastor, Faith Community Church, Glenburn, Pennsylvania, 1977-1985; executive director, International Needs, Inc., Scranton, 1985-1991; world executive, International Needs, Incorporated, New York Zealand, 1988-1991; vice president, International Needs, Inc., Scranton, since 1991. Board directors Youth for Christ International, Wheaton, Illinois, 1969-1971, Missionary Retreat Fellowship, Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania, 1985-1990.
With United States Army, 1949-1952.
Married Janice Lyn Bittle. Children: Gerald Hilson III, Sandra Jean.