Background
Hilton, James Arthur was born on June 6, 1937 in Salem, Indiana, United States. Son of Walter Francis and Bernice Frye (Dawalt) Hilton.
Hilton, James Arthur was born on June 6, 1937 in Salem, Indiana, United States. Son of Walter Francis and Bernice Frye (Dawalt) Hilton.
Bachelor, Butler University, 1959. Master of Divinity, Christian Theological Seminary, 1962. Doctor of Ministry, Emory University, 1979.
Pastor, First Christian Church, Rensselaer, Indiana, 1963-1973;
senior pastor, Tropical Sands Christian Church, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, 1973-1987;
senior pastor, Fairview Christian Church, Lynchburg, Virginia, 1987-1990;
senior pastor, First Christian Church, Tampa, Florida, 1990-1996;
senior pastor, Control Christian Church, Clearwater, Florida, since 1996. Director Global Mission, Christian Church, 1990-1993. Vice president Christian Church, Indianapolis, 1972.
Chairman New Congregation Committee, Christian Church, Orlando, Florida, 1982-1986.
Member of advisory board Planned Parenthood, Palm Beach, Florida, 1985-1986. Congressional witness on school prayer United States Congress, 1995. Trustee Lexington Theological Seminary, since 1996.
Member Rotary Club.
Married Carolyn June Sprecher, June 19, 1960. Children: Mark Alan, Holly Anne Hamer.