Background
Ladra, Michael Ralph was born on October 14, 1946 in Glendale, Arizona, United States. Son of Phil Harold and Dorothy (West) Ladra.
Ladra, Michael Ralph was born on October 14, 1946 in Glendale, Arizona, United States. Son of Phil Harold and Dorothy (West) Ladra.
Bachelor in Philosopy and Humanities Honors, Stanford University, 1968. Master of Divinity., Princeton Theological Seminary, 1971. Doctor of Ministry, Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, California, 1976.
Associate pastor, Park Boulevard Presbyterian Church, Oakland, California, 1971-1975; director of men's ministry, Bible Study Fellowship, Oakland, California, 1975-1977; senior pastor, Corona Presbyterian Church, Denver, 1977-1987; senior pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Salinas, California, since 1987. President West Coast Presbyterian Pastors' Conference, 1981-1988. Member Presbyterian Com.on Candidates, Denver, 1984-1987, Presbyterian United States of America General Council, since 1989.
Board of directors United Way, Salinas, California, 1987-1989. Member Rotary Club (Board of directors Salinas, California chapter 1987-1989).
Married Susie Elizabeth Ladra, June 21, 1969. Children: Jonathan Clayton, Jennifer Michelle.