Background
Carpenter, James Allen was born on September 24, 1936 in Houston, Texas, United States. Son of Allen Lawrence and Ninnah Leona (Thurmond) Carpenter.
Carpenter, James Allen was born on September 24, 1936 in Houston, Texas, United States. Son of Allen Lawrence and Ninnah Leona (Thurmond) Carpenter.
Bachelor, Johnson Bible College, 1958. Master of Divinity, Christian Theological Seminary, 1966. Doctor Ministry, Phillips University, 1982.
Pastor, Boulevard Christian Church, Baltimore, 1958-1962; pastor, Christian Church, Edwardsport, Indiana, 1962-1966; pastor, Bethany Christian Church, Detroit, 1966-1973; pastor, Community Christian Church, Manchester, Missouri, 1973-1976; senior pastor, Midwest Boulevard Christian Church, Midwest City, Oklahoma, 1976-1986; senior pastor, First Christian Church, Noblesville, Indiana, since 1986.
President Mid-Del Group Homes, Inc., Midwest City, 1982-1984. Director Hamilton County Emergency Shelter, Noblesville, 1987. Member of Kiwanis.
Married Dolly Syletta Still, June 7, 1958. Children: Lydia, Ninnah.