Gilbert A. Peterson

Background

Peterson, Gilbert A. was born on April 30, 1935 in Newark. Son of Frederick Julius and Elsie Elizabeth (Anderson) Peterson.

Education

Bachelor in Philosophy, Shelton College Master of Arts, New York University Doctor of Education in Administrator and Higher Education, New York University.

Career

Director Christian education, Reformed Church Westwood (New Jersey), 1956-1960; chairman Christian education, Phla. College Bible, 1960-1969; academic dean, Phla. College Bible, 1969-1974; director Christian education, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, Illinois, 1974-1979; president, Lancaster (Pennsylvania) Bible College, since 1979.

President Creative Leadership in Management, Lancaster, since 1977. Adjunct member of faculty Northeastern Bible College, Essex Falls, New Jersey, 1956-1960. Board directors Hatfield Quality Meats.

Achievements

• Gilbert A. Peterson has been listed as a noteworthy College president by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Lancaster Family Young Men’s Christian Association, 1985-1991. Member Society Advancement Management, Association Higher Education, National Association professors Christian Education, Evangelical Theological Society, Lancaster Chamber of Commerce (foundation board directors), Rotary, Phi Delta Kappa, Kappa Delta Phi.

Interests

• Avocations: photography, woodworking, swimming, gardening, golf.

Connections

Married Dolores Allen. Children: Craig Alan, Jeffrey Todd, Phillip Mark, Steven Paul.

Father:

Frederick Julius Peterson

Mother:

Elsie Elizabeth (Anderson) Peterson

Spouse:

Dolores Allen

child:

Steven Paul Peterson

child:

Phillip Mark Peterson

child:

Jeffrey Todd Peterson

child:

Craig Alan Peterson