Background
Emery, Oren Dale was born on May 30, 1927 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of Oren Wilson and Roberta Jean (Dodd) Emery.
minister religious organization executive
Emery, Oren Dale was born on May 30, 1927 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of Oren Wilson and Roberta Jean (Dodd) Emery.
Bachelor of Religious Education, Indiana Wesleyan University, 1950. Doctor of Divinity (honorary), Indiana Wesleyan University, 1985. Master of Science in Management, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, 1983.
Doctor of Letters (honorary), Pennsylvania Wesleyan College, 1970.
Pastor, Wesleyan churches, Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan, 1949-1960; district superintendent, Arizona Wesleyan Church, Indianapolis district superintendent, Arizona Wesleyan Church, Marion, Indiana, 1962-1970; executive secretary central office, Christian Holiness Association, Indianapolis, 1970-1972; general secretary Christian education, Wesleyan Church, Indianapolis, 1972-1980; general superintendent, Wesleyan Church, Indianapolis, 1980-1992.
Board of directors American Family Foundation, since 1984, Indiana Wesleyan University, 1980-1984, Houghton College, 1984-1988. Petty officer United States Navy, 1944-1946, Guam. Member American Management Association, Christian Management Association, Religious Convention Mgrs.
Association.
Married Ruthanne Adams, August 5, 1946. Children: Steven, Paul, Deborah, David, Timothy, Elizabeth.