Background
Harper, Joe Steven was born on October 20, 1947 in Haskell, Texas, United States. Son of Joe Samuel and Martha Elizabeth Harper.
Harper, Joe Steven was born on October 20, 1947 in Haskell, Texas, United States. Son of Joe Samuel and Martha Elizabeth Harper.
Bachelor, McMurry College, Abilene, Texas, 1970. Master of Divinity, Asbury Seminary, Wilmore, Kentucky, 1973. Doctor of Philosophy, Duke University, 1981.
Youth minister, First United Methodist Church, Hamlin, Texas, 1966-1967; pastor, First United Methodist Church, Weinert, Texas, 1967-1968; youth evangelist, Ed Robb Evangelistic Association, Abilene, Texas, 1968-1970; pastor, Highland-Kings Mount Methodist Church, Highland, Kentucky, 1970-1972; pastor, First United Methodist Church, Roby, Texas, 1973-1975; pastor, Wesley United Methodist Church, Borger, Texas, 1975-1977; professor department spiritual formation, Asbury Theological Seminary, Wilmore, Kentucky, since 1980. Director continuing education Asbury Sme., 1983-1984, director spiritual life activities, since 1984.
Tutor Operation Read Literacy Progressive, Lexington, Kentucky, since 1987. Member Society John Wesley Scholars, Wesleyan Theological Society, American Academy Religion, Laubach Literacy International.
Married Jeanette Sue Waller, April 10, 1970. Children: John Stewart, Katrina Louise.