Background
Baker-Batsel, John David was born on November 29, 1933 in Greenville, Kentucky, United States. Son of Rufus William and Eunice (Henson) Batsel.
Baker-Batsel, John David was born on November 29, 1933 in Greenville, Kentucky, United States. Son of Rufus William and Eunice (Henson) Batsel.
Bachelor, Lambuth College, 1955. Bachelor of Divinity, Vanderbilt University, 1959. Master of Arts, Vanderbilt University, 1962.
Master of Library Science, George Peabody College, 1963.
Ordained to ministry, 1959. Student pastor Memphis Annual Conference, 1951-1960. Librarian Lambuth College, 1963-1964.
Librarian, professor Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary, Evanston, Illinois, 1964-1977. Director Flora Lamson Hewlett Library of the Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, California, since 1977. Board directors California Library Authority for Systems and Services, 1981-1982.
Member American Theological Library Association (president 1973-1974), American Library Association, American Academy Religion, Beta Phi Museum.
Married Lyda Katherine Dickerson, May 29, 1953 (divorced). Children: Lee Ann, Laura Grace, Julia Beth, John David. Married Patricia Ann Baker, June 20, 1980.
1 stepson, Michael Pressey.