Background
Benson, MArvin Wayne was born on October 28, 1946 in Hannibal, Missouri, United States. Son of Marvin Elon and Dorothy Lee (Burditt) Benson.
Benson, MArvin Wayne was born on October 28, 1946 in Hannibal, Missouri, United States. Son of Marvin Elon and Dorothy Lee (Burditt) Benson.
Bachelor of Arts in Education, University of Michigan, 1968.
Evangelist, Assembly of God, Belleville, Michigan, 1964-1969;
associate pastor, Brightmoor Tabernacle, Detroit, 1969-1974;
senior pastor, 1st Assembly of God, Grand Rapids, Michigan, since 1974. Presbyter West Center section Michigan district Assemblies of God, Dearborn, 1976-1978, executive presbyter Michigan district, 1983-1988, assistant superintendent, 1988-1990. Board directors department foreign missions Assemblies of God, Springfield, Missouri, 1984-1987, board education, 1986-1989.
General presbyter General Council Assemblies of God, Springfield, since 1986.
Speaker, supporter Right to Life, Grand Rapids, since 1975. Founder Citizens Against Pornography, Grand Rapids, 1985.
Married Mary Kathleen Williams, March 22, 1967. Children: Tamara Kathleen Benson McElhenny, Marcus Wayne.