Background
Newby, James Richard was born on July 8, 1949 in Minneapolis. Son of Richard Prouty and Doris Irene (Prignitz) Newby.
Newby, James Richard was born on July 8, 1949 in Minneapolis. Son of Richard Prouty and Doris Irene (Prignitz) Newby.
AB, Friends University, 1971. Master of Divinity, Earlham School Religion, 1977. Doctor of Divinity (honorary), William Penn College, 1985.
Doctor of Ministry, Princeton Theological Seminary, 1992.
Pastor, Friends Church, Central City, Nebraska, 1971-1973; pastor, Friends Church, Chester/New Burlington, Ohio., 1973-1975; pastor, Friends Church, Cincinnati, 1975-1979; executive director, Yokefellow Academy and Institute, Richmond, Indiana, 1979-1987; executive director, Trueblood Academy, Earlham School Religion, Richmond, since 1987. President Trueblood Academy Endowment, Richmond, since 1985.
Founding member International Institute for Youth, National Center Juvenile Justice, Pittsburgh, since 1985. Member Yokefellows International (board directors since 1979).
Married Elizabeth Salinas, December 21, 1969. 1 child, Alicia Marie.