Background
Lewis, James Fredrick was born on June 21, 1937 in Ottumwa, Iowa, United States. Son of Frederick Roscoe and Alma Marie (Lumsdon) Lewis.
Lewis, James Fredrick was born on June 21, 1937 in Ottumwa, Iowa, United States. Son of Frederick Roscoe and Alma Marie (Lumsdon) Lewis.
Bachelor, Bethel College, 1960. Master of Divinity, Bethel Theological Seminary, 1963. Doctor of Philosophy, University Iowa, 1976.
Pastor, Hartwick (Iowa) Congressional Church United Church Christ, 1973-1976; assistant professor world religion, chairperson theology/religion, Union Biblical Seminary, Pune/Yavatmal, India, 1977-1981; associate professor biblical studies and world religion, St. Paul Bible College (now Crown College), St. Bonifacius, Minnesota, since 1981; chairperson bible and theology department, St. Paul Bible College (now Crown College), St. Bonifacius, since 1981. Consultant, evaluator Commision on Institutions of Higher Education, North Center Association ofColls. and Schools, Chicago, since 1986.
Member City Planning Commission, Waco, Texas, 1965-1966. Certified English as Second Language tutor Minnesota Literacy Council, Minneapolis, 1985-1986. Member American Academy Religion, Association of Professors of Mission, Association Evangelical Professors Mission, The Evangelical Theological Society.
Married Marylan Lois Johnson, June 21, 1958. Children: Daniel, Amy, Timothy.