Background
Peterson, John Edward was born on August 12, 1953 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Son of Wilbur Glen and Donna Jean (Nielsen) Peterson.
Peterson, John Edward was born on August 12, 1953 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Son of Wilbur Glen and Donna Jean (Nielsen) Peterson.
Bachelor in Political Science, Bethel College, 1976. Master of Divinity. in Church History, Bethel Theological Seminary, 1980. Doctor of Ministry, Bethel Theological Seminary, 1993.
Pastor Bethel Baptist Church, Hartford, Connecticut, 1980-1983, Ord, Nebraska, 1983-1998, 1st Baptist Church, La Crescento, California, from 1998. Chairman board trustees Great Plains Baptist Conference, Omaha, 1990-1992. Trustee Southwest Baptist Conference, since 1999.
Board regents Bethel College and Seminary, St. Paul, 1990-1995.
Unit commissioner Boy Scouts American, Ord, 1988-1995. President Ord Township Library. Foundation, 1995-1997.
Moderator, Great Plains Baptist Conference, Omaha, 1995-1996. Board overseers Heartland Baptist District, 1996-1998. Member American Society Church History.
Married Judith Arlene Coleman, December 19, 1975. Children: Bjorn Karl, Christine Anna, Joel Thomas.