Background
MacDonald, Joel Brian was born on March 26, 1946 in Redmond, Oregon, United States. Son of Fred E. and Sheila (Bowman) Macdonald.
MacDonald, Joel Brian was born on March 26, 1946 in Redmond, Oregon, United States. Son of Fred E. and Sheila (Bowman) Macdonald.
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Oregon State University, 1968; Master of Divinity, Western Central Bank Seminary, Portland, Oregon, 1976.
Minister of evangelism and discipleship, Hanson Memorial Baptist Church, Portland, Oregon, 1976-1987; senior pastor, Southwood Baptist Church, Woodbury, New Jersey, since 1987. Adjunct Professor Multnomah School Bible Graduate School, Portland, 1986. Vice-Chairman of the Board for conservation Baptist International, since 1998.
Secretary Municipal Alliance and Youth Communications, Gloucester County, New Jersey, since 1990. Lieutenant United States Navy, 1968-1972.
Married Dorothy Eileen Carlson, December 2, 1972. Children: Kristen, Kara, Brian, Bethany.