Background
Benjamin, Jerry Dean was born on November 2, 1937 in Pekin, Illinois, United States. Son of Alvin Everett and Lucille Stella (Garlish) Benjamin.
Benjamin, Jerry Dean was born on November 2, 1937 in Pekin, Illinois, United States. Son of Alvin Everett and Lucille Stella (Garlish) Benjamin.
Bachelor of Science, Bradley University, 1964. Master of Divinity, McCormick Theological, 1967. D. Ministry, Iliff School Theological, 1981.
Pastor, Grace Presbyterian Church, Winona, Minnesota, 1967-1971;
pastor, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Keokuk, Iowa., 1971-1975;
president, Emphasis, Inc., Boulder, Colorado, 1975-1976;
pastor, United Presbyterian Church, Broomfield, Colorado, since 1976. Adjunct instructor Chapman College, since 1990, U. Colorado, since 1990. Delegate to the churches of Union of the Soviet Socialist Republics, 1983, 87, 88.
Member Presbytery of Boulder.
Board of directors, president Emergency Family Assistance Association, Boulder, 1982-1988,volunteer social worker, 1983-1988. Member American Academy Religion, Society for Biblical Literature.
Married Barbara E. Manchester, October 20, 1962. Children: Steven M., James M.