Background
Griffith, Mearle Lee was born on October 2, 1943 in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. Son of Elbert Carl and Mary Eloise (Leuenberger) Griffith.
futurist pastor denominational executive
Griffith, Mearle Lee was born on October 2, 1943 in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. Son of Elbert Carl and Mary Eloise (Leuenberger) Griffith.
Bachelor in Mass Communications, Drake University, 1969. Master of Divinity, University Dubuque, 1979. Doctor Ministry, United Theological Seminary, Dayton, Ohio, 1991.
Doctor of Divinity (honorary), Rust College, 1991.
Executive director, Iowa United Methodist Foundation, Des Moines, 1976-1977;
pastor, U. Dubuque Theological Seminary, 1977-1979;
pastor, United Methodist Church, Grundy Center, Iowa., 1979-1981;
director of communications, Iowa Annual Conference, United Methodist Church, Des Moines, 1981-1987;
associate general secretary, General Council on Ministries, United Methodist Church, Dayton, Ohio., since 1987. Editor, general manager Express Communications, Ankeny, Iowa, 1969-1971. Publication Illinois Star, Beardstown, 1971-1973.
Director of community relations Des Moines Area College, 1973-1976.
Director Saydel School District, Des Moines, 1970-1976, Ankeny (Iowa) Community School District, 1985-1987, Northmont Foundation, Englewood, Ohio, since 1987. Trustee Rust College, Holly Springs, Mississippi, since 1987. Member General Commission Communications (director 1984-1987).
Married Mary Jane Batchelder, August 17, 1968. Children: Maria Joy, Marci Jean.