Luther Ray Sells

Background

Sells, Luther Ray was born on September 20, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Luther O. and Delpha I. (Zachary) Sells.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Ball State University, 1960. Master of Divinity, Methodist Theological Seminary, 1963. Doctor of Ministry, McCormick Seminary, 1975.

Career

Associate pastor, 1st United Methodist Church, Warsaw, Indiana, 1963-1965; executive director, Fletcher Place Church and Center, Indianapolis, 1965-1971; urban ministry director, Calumet Region United Methodist Church, Hammond, Indiana, 1971-1978; executive secretary, General Board Discipleship, Nashville, 1978-1988; church consultant, Nashville, since 1988.

Achievements

• Luther Ray Sells has been listed as a noteworthy Minister, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Methodist Theological Alumni Association (president 1973-1974).

Interests

• Avocations: hiking, running.

Connections

Married Phyllis E. Rauth, February 19, 1966. Children: Yvonne L. Sells Tharp, Thomas Ray.

Father:

Luther O. Sells

Mother:

Delpha I. (Zachary) Sells

Spouse:

Phyllis E. Rauth

child:

Thomas Ray Sells

child:

Yvonne L. Sells Tharp Sells