Background
Abbott, John David was born on September 29, 1922 in Wyoming, Delaware, United States. Son of John Wesley and Mary Mabel (Boggs) Abbott.
Abbott, John David was born on September 29, 1922 in Wyoming, Delaware, United States. Son of John Wesley and Mary Mabel (Boggs) Abbott.
Th.B., United Wesleyan College, 1943; honorary Doctor of Divinity, Houghton College, 1969.
Ordained to ministry, The Wesleyan Church, 1944;
pastor in, Chestertown, Maryland., 1943;
pastor in, Richeyville and Bentleyville, Pennsylvania, 1944;
pastor in, Warren, Pennsylvania, 1945-1949;
pastor in, Cambridge, Maryland., 1949-1953;
district superintendent Delmarva district, The Wesleyan Church, Denton, Maryland., 1953-1960;
general secretary Sunday schools and youth, The Wesleyan Church, Indianapolis, 1960-1962;
president, Wesleyan Church Corporation, Indianapolis, since 1984. Executive director Pilgrim Pension Plan, 1960-1962, general secretary-treasurer, 1962-1966, general superintendent, since 1966, member board pensions, 1960-1980. Member of Executive Committee World Methodist Council, since 1971, 1st vice chairman American section, 1977-1982, secretary American section, 1971-1976, 82-86, vice president North America section, since 1986.
Vice president Wesleyan World Fellowship, since 1976, The Wesleyan Church Corporation, 1976-1980. Member Executive Board General Commission Chaplains and Armed Forces Personnel, 1977-1980. Trustee United Wesleyan College.
Member Christian Holiness Association (president 1976-1978), National Association Evangelicals, Delta Epsilon Chi.
Married Gladys Irene Kirkendall, July 22, 1943. Children: John David, Kenneth Wayne.