Background
Kalas, John Ellsworth was born on February 14, 1923 in Sioux City, Iowa, United States. Son of John Carl and Minnie (Barth) Kalas.
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John Ellsworth Kalas
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Bachelor of Science, University of Wisconsin, 1951; postgraduate, University of Wisconsin, 1954-1955; Master of Divinity, Garrett Theological Seminary, 1954; postgraduate, Harvard University, 1955-1956; Doctor of Divinity (honorary), Lawrence University, 1965; Doctor of Divinity (honorary), Asbury Theological Seminary, 1986.
Career
Minister, Wesley Methodist Church, Watertown, Wisconsin, 1950-1955; senior minister, First United Methodist Church, Green Bay, Wisconsin, 1956-1962; senior minister, First United Methodist Church, Madison, Wisconsin, 1962-1972; senior minister, Church of the Saviour, Cleveland, 1972-1988; associate in evangelism, World Methodist Council, Lake Junaluska, North Carolina, 1988-1993; Beeson minister in-residence, Asbury Theological Seminary, Wilmore, Kentucky, since 1993. Training lecturer Disciple Studies, Nashville, since 1987. Lecturer Clergy Groups,1988-.
Achievements
Membership
Member Rotary Club (president 1984-1985).
Connections
Married Ruth Keshansky, January 21, 1949 (divorced June 1989). Children: Taddy, David. Married Janet Stith, September 4, 1994.
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Nationality
American