James Donald Carson

Background

Carson, James Donald was born on July 4, 1929 in Sparta, Illinois, United States. Son of Melville Kennedy and Margaret Faith (Coleman) Carson.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Geneva College, 1950; Doctor of Divinity, Geneva College, 1970; diploma, Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary, 1953; Doctor of Ministry, California Graduate School Theology, 1980.

Career

Ordained to ministry, Reformed Presbyterian Church, 1953; pastor, Reformed Presbyterian Church, Portland, Oregon, 1953-1957; pastor, Reformed Presbyterian Church of North Hills, Pittsburgh, 1957-1973; pastor, Reformed Presbyterian Church of Los Angeles, since 1973. President board Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary, 1964-1972, guest lecturer, 1972-1973. President of the board corporators Geneva College, 1964-1972, trustee, 1976-1991.

Moderator Synod, Reformed Presbyterian Church, 1973. Trustee Westminster Theological Seminary California, 1981-1987, 88-.

Achievements

• James Donald Carson has been listed as a noteworthy Clergyman by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Reform Association (secretary 1962-1972), California Council on Alcohol Problems (director since 1973, president 1982-1986).

Connections

Married Dorothy Jane Mersereau, May 16, 1952. Children: Douglas, Kenneth, Thomas, Rebecca.

Father:

Melville Kennedy Carson

Mother:

Margaret Faith (Coleman) Carson

Spouse:

Dorothy Jane Mersereau

child:

Rebecca Carson

child:

Thomas Carson

child:

Kenneth Carson

child:

Douglas Carson