Background
Abney, John Kyle was born on January 1, 1931 in Haynesville, Louisiana, United States. Son of Wiley B. and Clayton (Ware) Abney.
Abney, John Kyle was born on January 1, 1931 in Haynesville, Louisiana, United States. Son of Wiley B. and Clayton (Ware) Abney.
Bachelor, Pasadena College, 1959. Master of Arts, Columbia Pacific University, San Rafael, California, 1984. Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia Pacific University, San Rafael, California, 1985.
Ordained to ministry Church of Nazarene, 1961. Pastor Church of Nazarene, New Mexico, 1959-1965, San Diego, 1965-1970, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 1970-1976, Maryville, Tennessee, 1976-1980. Director, counselor, founder Christian Counseling Center, Maryville, 1979-1983.
Family therapist Relationships, Incorporated., Oklahoma City, since 1984.
Consultant Girl"s Home, Maryville, 1980-1982. Chaplain City Jail, Maryville, 1980-1983.
Inventor sermon wheel. Organizer Contact, Maryville, 1983.
Board directors Salvation Army, 1966.
Served with United States Marine Corps, 1951-1954. Member American Association Counseling, American Association Sex Therapists, Tri-County Ministerial Association (president 1966 CommunityStar award 1966), Blount County Ministerial Association (president 1982).
Married Virginia Thomas Abney, January 11, 1953. Children: Richard, Paul, John W., Katherine.