Background
Petersen, James Randall was born on November 16, 1956 in Elmhurst, Illinois, United States. Son of William James and Ardythe Irma (Ekdahl) Petersen.
lay religious leader Theater artist writer
Petersen, James Randall was born on November 16, 1956 in Elmhurst, Illinois, United States. Son of William James and Ardythe Irma (Ekdahl) Petersen.
Bachelor in Ancient Languages, Wheaton (Illinois) College, 1978.
Promotional writer, Conservative Baptist Home Mission Society, Wheaton, 1978-1980; newsletter editor, Evangelical Ministries, Inc., Philadelphia, 1980-1986; writer, Private practice, Westville, New Jersey, since 1986.
Director, actor, teacher The Ritz Theatre, Oaklyn, New Jersey, since 1987. Network coordinator Hope United Methodist Church, Voorhees, New Jersey, 1992-1998, drama director, since 1990. Stage director spring musical Gateway Regional High School, Woodbury Hghts., New Jersey, since 1991.
Member Evangelical Press Association (associate), Ritz Playwrights Group (co-founder since 1995).