Background
Gysel, James Michael was born on May 24, 1946 in Battle Creek, Michigan, United States. Son of Michael and M. Evelyn (Merrill) Gysel.
Gysel, James Michael was born on May 24, 1946 in Battle Creek, Michigan, United States. Son of Michael and M. Evelyn (Merrill) Gysel.
Associate of Arts, Kellogg Community College, 1973. Bachelor, Michigan State University, 1976. Master of Divinity, MEth.
Theological School, 1979. Postgraduate, McCormick Theological Seminary, since 1991.
Youth director, Caluary United Methodist Church, Lansing, Michigan, 1973-1976; student associate, Asbury United Methodist Church, Delaware, Ohio., 1976-1979; pastor, Quincy (Michigan) United Methodist Church, 1979-1983; pastor, Control United Methodist Church, Lansing, 1983-1993; pastor, Chapel Hill United Methodist Church, Battle Creek, Michigan, since 1993.
Chaplain Lansing Police Department, since 1987. With United States Army, 1967-1968, Vietnam. Member International Conference Police Chaplains, Michigan Police Chaplains, West Michigan Conference United Methodist Church, Civitan Club (president 1988-1989, chaplain Michigan district since 1991, Honor Key holder 1991).
Married Shari L. Rarick, June 27, 1970. Children: MArk Allen, Daniel Brandon.