Background
Nease was born December 25, 1891 in Nashville, Michigan, the son of William O. Nease, a Nazarene evangelist.
minister pastor president Nazarene General
Nease was born December 25, 1891 in Nashville, Michigan, the son of William O. Nease, a Nazarene evangelist.
Boston University.
He received his bachelor"s degree from Pasadena College in 1916, a master"s degree from Boston University in 1925, and a doctor of divinity from Pasadena College in 1931. He served as president of alma mater Pasadena College. He was re-elected to the General Superintendency in 1948.
He has the distinction of being the only member of the Board of General Superintendents ever removed.