Background
Heim, Joel James was born on November 12, 1958 in Grand Island, Nebraska, United States. Son of E. Murry and Margaret Katherine (Haggard) Heim.
Heim, Joel James was born on November 12, 1958 in Grand Island, Nebraska, United States. Son of E. Murry and Margaret Katherine (Haggard) Heim.
Bachelor of Science, University Nebraska, 1982. Master of Divinity, Union Theological Seminary, New York City, 1990. Postgrad, School Religion, University Southern California, Los Angeles, since 1991.
Youth director, 1st Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Grand Island, 1979; youth coordinator, 1st Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Lincoln, Nebraska, 1980-1981; member church camp staff Nebraska Conference,, United Church in Christ, Burwell, 1982; teacher, debate coach, Westside High School, Omaha, 1982-1987; assistant director child and youth education, Riverside Church, New York City, since 1988. Member outdoor ministry committee United Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ), Nebraska, 1979-1987. Delegate Disciples General Assembly, Indianapolis, 1989.
Board of directors Nebraskans for Peace, Omaha, 1985-1987.
Married Nelia Beth Scovill, May 27, 1990.