Background
Rader, Paul Alexander was born on March 4, 1934 in New York City. Son of Lyell M. and Gladys Mina (Damon) Rader.
minister religious organization administrator
Rader, Paul Alexander was born on March 4, 1934 in New York City. Son of Lyell M. and Gladys Mina (Damon) Rader.
Bachelor, Asbury College, Wilmore, Kentucky, 1956. Bachelor's Degree, Asbury Theological Seminary, 1959. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Asbury College, Wilmore, Kentucky, 1984.
Master of Theology, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, 1961. Doctor Missiology, Fuller Theological Seminary, 1973. Doctor of Divinity (honorary), Asbury Theological Seminary, 1995.
Training principal, The Salvation Army, Seoul, 1973-1974;
education secretary, The Salvation Army, Seoul, 1974-1977;
chief secretary, The Salvation Army, Seoul, 1979-1983;
training principal, The Salvation Army, Suffern, New York, 1983-1986;
divisional commander for Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware, The Salvation Army, Philadelphia, 1986-1988;
chief secretary eastern territory, The Salvation Army, New York City, 1988;
territorial commander United States of America western territory, The Salvation Army, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 1989-1994;
general, The Salvation Army, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, since 1994. Adjunct Professor Seoul Theological Seminary, 1980-1982. Trustee Asian Center for Theological Studies and Mission, 1980-1983, Asbury College, since 1988.
President The Salvation Army California Corporation, Rancho Palos Verdes, since 1989.
Member American Society Missiology, International Association Mission Studies. M C.
Married Kay Fuller, May 29, 1956. Children: Edith Jeanne, James Paul, Jennifer Kay.