Background
Hiemstra, John E. was born on June 21, 1928 in Oskaloosa, Iowa, United States. Son of Frank H. and Gertrude H. (DeKock) Hiemstra.
Hiemstra, John E. was born on June 21, 1928 in Oskaloosa, Iowa, United States. Son of Frank H. and Gertrude H. (DeKock) Hiemstra.
Bachelor, Center University, 1952. Doctor of Education, Rtugers University, 1978. Master of Divinity, New Brunswick Seminary, 1955.
Doctor of Divinity, Center University, 1989.
Min., First Reformed Church, Waterloo, Iowa., 1955-1959;
Min., Good Shepherd Church, Westland, Michigan, 1959-1964;
executive minister, Reformed Church American, New York City, 1964-1972;
communication director, United Ministries, New York City, 1972-1979;
executive secretary, Synod of New York, Tarrytown, since 1979;
president, Reformed Church American, 1990-1991. Moderator General Synod Reformed Church of America, 1991-1992. President New York Council Churches, Syracuse, 1987-1989.
Member New York City Church Council, since 1979.
President Hudson Area Housing Agency, Tarrytown, since 1985, Special Ministries to Japanese, Bronx, since 1986. Member Association Education, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Classis of Rockland-Westchester, Rtugers Alumni Association, New Brunswick Seminary Alumni Association.
Married Norma L. Franklin, August 20, 1948. Children: Carol, Ruth, Jean, Nancy.