James Sheldon Gorton

Background

Gorton, James Sheldon was born on July 20, 1949 in Flagler, Colorado, United States. Son of Fosha Sheldon and Marjorie May (Miller) Gorton.

Education

Master of Arts, International Christian U., 1978; Master of Divinity, Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, 1981; D in Ministry, Fuller Theological Seminary, 1987; Master of Arts, Fielding Institute, 1992; Doctor of Philosophy, Union Institute.

Career

Campus director, Campus Crusade for Christ, Tampa, Florida, 1974-1979; pastor young adults, Grace Chapel Church, Lexington, Massachusetts, 1980-1985; pastor of marriage and family, Bethany Bible Church, Phoenix, 1985-1986; director, Center for Counseling and Consultation, Paradise Valley, Arizona, since 1987. Consultant various business and corporations, Phoenix, since 1987. Board directors Center for Divorce Recovery, Family Life Corporation, Phoenix.

Achievements

• James Sheldon Gorton has been listed as a noteworthy Marriage and family counselor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Counselors Association.

Interests

• Avocations: tennis, hiking, golf, home repair, camping.

Connections

Married Cynthia Ruth Hapip, August 19, 1972. Children: Deborah Elizabeth, Victoria Kathryn.

Father:

Fosha Sheldon Gorton

Mother:

Marjorie May (Miller) Gorton

Spouse:

Cynthia Ruth Hapip

child:

Victoria Kathryn Gorton

child:

Deborah Elizabeth Gorton