Background
Tom, James Leroy was born on May 28, 1945 in South Bend, Indiana, United States. Son of Evert Boyd and Florence Ann (Phillippi) Tom.
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James Leroy Tom, American minister. License to ministry Evangelical United Brethren Church, 1967; ordained to ministry United Methodist Church as elder, 1970. Graduate fellow Claremont Graduate School, 1973-1975. Member American Academy Religion, American History Association, American Society Church History, Alban Institute.
Education
Bachelor, University of California, Riverside, 1967; Master of Divinity, United Theological Seminary, 1970; Doctor of Philosophy, Claremont Graduate School, 1984.
Career
Pastor, Christ United Methodist Church, Norwalk, California, 1971-1973;
associate minister, First United Methodist Church, Santa Ana, California, 1974-1977;
pastor, Murrieta (California) Community United Methodist Church, 1977-1984;
pastor, Colton (California) United Methodist Church, 1984-1988;
pastor, Wesley United Methodist Church, Riverside, since 1988;
professor, San Bernardino Valley College, 1985-1988;
professor, Crafton Hills College, Yucaipa, California, since 1988. President Riverside District Union, since 1989. Vice president United Campus Ministry Board, Riverside, since 1990.
Secretary Riverside Interfaith Fellowship, since 1990.
Achievements
Membership
Member American Academy Religion, American History Association, American Society Church History, Alban Institute.
Connections
Married Tamara Ann Kern, July 29, 1967. Children: Tanya, Travis.
Education
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1967
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1970
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1984
Career
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1971 - 1973
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1974 - 1977
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1977 - 1984
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1984 - 1988
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1985 - 1988
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1988
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1988