Background
Hester, John Edward was born on June 2, 1950 in Topeka. Son of John Edward and Lula Christine (Crouch) Hester.
Hester, John Edward was born on June 2, 1950 in Topeka. Son of John Edward and Lula Christine (Crouch) Hester.
Bachelor of Science, Kansas State University, 1972; Master of Divinity, Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, 1977.
Pastor, Trinity Baptist Church, Philadelphia, 1974-1977;
pastor, Chicaskia Baptist Church, Harper, Kansas, 1977-1985;
pastor, 1st Baptist Church, Herington, Kansas, since 1985. Camp director for jrs., central region American Baptist Churches, Kansas, 1979-1991, moderator Midwest area, 1980-1984. President Ministerial Alliance-Harper, 1978-1983.
Secretary Prairie Pantry-Non Profit Corporation, Herington, 1990-1991.
Member Herington Ministerial Alliance (secretary-treasurer 1985-1991), Kiwanis.
Married Christi Lane Anderson, July 29, 1972. Children: Sharla Lane, Heidi Ann, Jeffrey John.