Background
McKown, Leslie Henry was born on May 7, 1934 in Shoals, Indiana, United States. Son of Edgar Monroe and Mary Elizabeth (Eicholz) McKown.
minister religious organization administrator
McKown, Leslie Henry was born on May 7, 1934 in Shoals, Indiana, United States. Son of Edgar Monroe and Mary Elizabeth (Eicholz) McKown.
Bachelor, University Evansville, 1954. Bachelor of Sacred Theology, Boston University, 1957. Master of Arts, Boston University, 1959.
Doctor of Ministry, Christian Theological Seminary, 1984.
Pastor, Nashville Methodist Church, 1959-1962;
pastor, Mitchell (Indiana) Methodist Church, 1962-1965;
pastor, Blue Grass United Methodist Church, Evansville, Indiana, 1965-1970;
pastor, Gatun Union Church, Panama Canal Zone, 1970-1972;
pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, Terre Haute, Indiana, 1972-1976;
pastor, New Life United Methodist Church, Shelbyville, Indiana, 1976-1979;
pastor, Owensville (Indiana) United Methodist Church, 1979-1986;
pastor, Johnson United Methodist Church, New Harmony, Indiana, 1986-1989;
pastor, First United Methodist Church, Petersburg, Indiana, 1989-1997;
director Partnership in Min. program, S. Indiana Conference United Methodist Church, since 1997. Chairperson South Indiana Conference Division of Global Ministries, 1978-1986, Evansville Area Council Schools Board Education, 1967-1970. Coordinator Volunteers in Mission,1991-1996.
Vice president Intersharing North Control Jurisdiction of United Methodist Church, 1988-1996.
Member Mayor's Committee on Housing, Evansville, 1968. Board directors Vigo County Community Action Program, Terre Haute, 1974-1976, president, 1975-1976.
Married Martha Ann Powell, June 22, 1957. Children: Karen Marie, Liana Jane.