Background
Stapert, John Charles was born on September 25, 1942 in Kalamazoo. Son of Elko M. and Martha Edith (Van Zee) Stapert.
Stapert, John Charles was born on September 25, 1942 in Kalamazoo. Son of Elko M. and Martha Edith (Van Zee) Stapert.
AB, Hope College, 1963. Master of Divinity, Fuller Seminary, 1966. Master of Arts, University Illinois, Urbana, 1968.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Illinois, Urbana, 1969.
Associate professor psychology Northwestern College, Orange City, Iowa, 1969-1972. Executive coordinator Synod of the West Reformed Churches in American, 1972-1974. Editor The Church Herald, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1974-1991.
Managing editor Perspectives, since 1986. Executive director Associated Church Press, Ada, Michigan, since 1990. Chaplain psychological/medical unit St. Mary's Hospital, Grand Rapids, since 1991.
Member American Psychological Association, Evangelical Press Association (president 1987-1989).
Married Barbara Sue Vander Linde, August 17, 1963. Children: Criag William, Terri Lynne.