John David Erickson

Background

Erickson, John David was born on April 28, 1933 in Wesleyville, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Arvid and Julia A. (Anderson) Erickson.

Education

Graduated from the University Minnesota

Career

Ordained to ministry Lutheran Church in American, 1959. Missionary, Japan, 1960-1962. Assistant pastor Elim Lutheran Church, Robbinsdale, Minnesota, 1962-1965.

Asia secretary American Bible Society, New York City, 1965-1967, executive secretary ways and means department, 1967-1976, deputy general secretary, 1976-1978, general secretary, since 1978.

World service officer United Bible Societies, New York City, 1976-1988, chairman executive committee, since 1988. Board directors Leonia (New Jersey) Public School District, 1974-1977.

President Leonia Civic Conference, 1969. Officer Leonia Citizens for Public Schools, 1967-1969.

Achievements

• John David Erickson has been listed as a noteworthy minister, Bible society administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Society Fund Raisers, Augustana College Alumni Association (Outstanding Achievement award).

Connections

Married Nancy Ann Olson, June 2, 1956. Children– Alana, Julia Ann, John David, Ronald.

Father:

Arvid Erickson

Mother:

Julia A. (Anderson) Erickson

Spouse:

Nancy Ann Olson

child:

Ronald Erickson

child:

Julia Ann Erickson

child:

Alana Erickson

child:

John David Erickson