Background
Phillips, Glenn Randall was born on May 21, 1894 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Son of Samuel Kepler and Iva Evelyn (Randall) Phillips.
Phillips, Glenn Randall was born on May 21, 1894 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Son of Samuel Kepler and Iva Evelyn (Randall) Phillips.
Bachelor of Arts, Ohio Wesleyan University, 1915, Doctor of Divinity, 1932. Student Drew Seminary, Madison, New Jersey, 1915-1916. Bachelor of Sacred Theology, Garrett Biblical Institute, Evanston, Illinois, 1917, Doctor of Divinity, 1933.
Doctor of Humane Letters, College of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons. Doctor of Laws, University of Southern California, 1950.
1 son, Randall Clinger. Ordanied to ministry of Methodist Episcopal Church, 1920. Pastor Southern California-Arizona Conference, Moorpark, California, 1919, Santa Maria, California, 1920-1925, North Hollywood, 1925-1929.
Phoenix, Arizona, 1929-1930, First Methodist Church, Hollywood, California, 1930-1948. Resident bishop Denver area, 1948-1968, Portland, Oregon area, 1968-1970. Mission visitations to Africa, Asia, Europe and India.
Served as Young Men’s Christian Association war work secretary, England, 1918. Special lecturer Kokokahi Christian Life Conference, Honolulu, 1937, School of Relgion, University of Southern California, 1940-1948. Official visit to Methodist mission projects India, 1950.
Director Los Angeles City Missionary Society, Plaza Community Center. President Los Angeles Ministerial Association, 1934. Member Alpha Sigma Phi, Delta Sigma Rho, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Beta Kappa.
Mason (grand prelate Grand Commandery of California, K.T., 1934-1935). Club: Lions (Denver).
Married Ruth Estella Clinger, December 31, 1918.