Background
McClellan, Larry Allen was born on November 3, 1944 in Buffalo. Son of Edward Lurelle McClellan and Helen (Denison) Greenlee.
McClellan, Larry Allen was born on November 3, 1944 in Buffalo. Son of Edward Lurelle McClellan and Helen (Denison) Greenlee.
Student, University Ghana, 1964-1965; Bachelor in Psychology, Occidental College, 1966; MTh, University of Chicago, 1969; D Ministry, University of Chicago, 1970.
Professor of sociology and community studies Governors State University, University Park, Illinois, 1970-1986. Interim pastor Presbyterian Church (United States of America), Chicago area, 1980-1986. Senior pastor St. Paul Community Church, Homewood, Illinois, 1986-1996.
Adjunct professor Governors State University, University Park, 1987-1996. Director South Metropolitan Regional Leadership Center, Governors State University, 1996—2001. Community relations director Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission, 2001—2005.
Pastor First Christian Church (Disciples), Chicago Heights, since 2003. Newspaper columnist Star Publications Chicago, 1993-2004. Trustee International Council Community Churches, 1989-1991, president, 1991-1993.
Mayor Village of Park Forest South (name now University Park), Illinois, 1975-1979. Co-organizer S. Region Habitat for Humanity, Chicago area, 1989. President S. Suburban Heritage Association, Chicago area, 1988-1991.
Member Urban Affairs Association, American Academy Religion, Association for Sociology of Religion, American Association State and Local History, Illinois State History Society (Special Achievement award 1989), Chicago History Society.
Married Diane Eunice Bonfoey, August 19, 1973. Children: Kara E., Seth C.