Background
Kirstein, John Audelbert was born on May 27, 1925 in Fruitland, North Carolina, United States. Son of Martin Luther and Aleatha Vera (Garren) Kirstein.
Kirstein, John Audelbert was born on May 27, 1925 in Fruitland, North Carolina, United States. Son of Martin Luther and Aleatha Vera (Garren) Kirstein.
Bachelor, Maryville College, 1945. Bachelor's Degree, Columbia Theological Seminary, 1948. Master of Theology, Louisville Presbyterian Seminary, 1957.
Pastor, various churches, various cities, 1948-1978; associate editor, Presbyterian Survey Magazine, 1960-1965; information director, Presbyterian Board Christian Education, Richmond, Virginia, 1965-1969; executive administrator, Synod of Mid-South, Nashville, 1978-1979; pastor, Center Presbyterian Church, Jackson, Mississippi, 1979-1986; organizing pastor, Community Stewpot and Sims House for Women, 1979-1986.
Committeeman Democratic Party, Henrico County, Virginia, 1968.
Married Myrl Baxter, December 28, 1949. Children: Janis Adrian, Mark Noel.