Jean Elizabeth Caffey Lyles

Background

Lyles, Jean Elizabeth Caffey was born on March 2, 1942 in Abilene, Texas, United States. Daughter of Wiley Luther and Pauline Linn Caffey.

Education

Student, McMurry College, 1960-1961; Bachelor with honors, University Texas, 1964.

Career

Copy editor, Christian Century magazine, Chicago, 1972-1974; associate editor, Christian Century magazine, Chicago, 1974-1984; editor at large, Christian Century magazine, Chicago, since 1984; associate editor, Religion News Svc., New York City, 1984-1987; senior news editor, The Lutheran, Chicago, 1987-1991; news director, United Methodist News Svc., Evanston, Illinois, 1991-1994; freelance editor, since 1995; organist, choirmaster, All Saints Episcopal Church, Western Springs, Illinois, since 1996; executive secretary department ecumenical affairs, Evangelical Lutheran Church in American, Chicago, since 1998.

Achievements

• Jean Elizabeth Caffey Lyles has been listed as a noteworthy Journalist, church worker by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Religion Newswriters Association, American Guild Organists, Hymn Society American.

Connections

Married James Vernon Lyles, August 23, 1969 (divorced August 1987).

Father:

Wiley Luther Caffey

Mother:

Pauline Linn Caffey

Spouse:

James Vernon Lyles