Background
Gessell, John Maurice was born on June 17, 1920 in Saint Paul. Son of Leo Lancien and Mabel Aseneth (Wing) Gessell.
Gessell, John Maurice was born on June 17, 1920 in Saint Paul. Son of Leo Lancien and Mabel Aseneth (Wing) Gessell.
Bachelor, Yale University, 1942. Bachelor's Degree, Yale University, 1949. Doctor of Philosophy, Yale University, 1960.
Ordained priest Episcopal Church, 1951. Rector Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Nottoway Parish, Southampton County, Virginia, 1951-1953. Associate rector GraceCh., Salem, Massachusetts, 1953-1961.
Member of faculty School Theology, University of South, Sewanee, Tennessee, since 1961, professor Christian education, 1961-1963, assistant professor.pastoral theology, 1963-1974, professor Christian ethics, 1974-1984, professor emeritus, 1984, editor Saint Luke"s Journal Theology, 1976-1990.
Founder, executive director Cumberland Center for Justice and Peace. Member of national executive com.Episcopal Pace Fellowship.
Board directors Absalom Jones Theological Institute, Atlanta, Mid-South Career Development Center, Nashville. Board of directors, president Multi-County Comprehensive Mental Health Center, Tullahoma, Tennessee, 1972-1974, Sewanee Civic Association and Community Chest, 1967-1968.
Dwight fellow Yale University, 1949-1950.
College of Preachers fellow, Washington, 1953.
Founder, executive director Cumberland Center for Justice and Peace. National executive committee Episcopal Pace Fellowship. Board directors Absalom Jones Theological Institute, Atlanta, Mid-South Career Development Center, Nashville.
Board directors, president Sewanee Civic Association and Community Chest, 1967—1968. Member of American Association of University Professors, American Association Theological Schools (faculty fellow 1967-1968), American Society Christian Ethics, Phi Beta Kappa.