John William Elder

Background

Elder, John William was born on May 31, 1949 in Lawrence, Kansas, United States. Son of John William, Senior and Bette Jean (Ellis) Elder.

Education

Bachelor, S.W. Baptist U., 1971; Master of Divinity, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1973.

Career

Associate pastor, Oakland Baptist Church, Rock Hill, South Carolina., 1973-1977; pastor, Southport (North Carolina) Baptist Church, 1977-1985; pastor, First Baptist Church, Richmond, Missouri, 1985-1989; pastor, First Baptist Church, Battlefield, Missouri, since 1989. Second vice president Executive Board Missouri Baptist Convention, Jefferson City, Missoury, 1989-1990.

Membership

Member Missouri Baptist Convention (second vice president 1989-1990), Caldwell-Ray Baptist Association (moderator 1988-1989), Rotary.

Connections

Married Cheryl Loraine Cannady, June 12, 1971. Children: Michelle, Trey, Christina.

Father:

John William Elder

Mother:

Bette Jean (Ellis) Elder

Spouse:

Cheryl Loraine Cannady

child:

Trey Elder

child:

Michelle Elder

child:

Christina Elder