Background
Ebbers, James Paul was born on October 6, 1926 in Oostburg, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Chester Lewis and Lavina Loretta (Zehms) Ebbers.
minister religious organization administrator
Ebbers, James Paul was born on October 6, 1926 in Oostburg, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Chester Lewis and Lavina Loretta (Zehms) Ebbers.
Bachelor, Center College, Pella, Iowa, 1948; Master of Divinity, New Brunswick (New Jersey) Theological Seminary, 1951.
Pastor, Reformed Church, Philmont and Mellenville, New York, 1951-1958; pastor, Reformed Church, Walden, New York, 1959-1962; executive secretary, Reformed Church American Board World Missions, New York City, 1962-1969; executive secretary, Conference of Churches, Akron, Ohio., 1969-1978; pastor, Williard United Church of Christ, Akron, 1978-1985; executive secretary, Illinois Conference Churches, Springfield, 1985-1989; retired, Illinois Conference Churches, Springfield, 1989.
Married Dorothy Jean DeHaan, December 28, 1949. Children: Michael A., Susan K., Christopher E., Steven M.