Background
Kooistra, Paul David was born on October 11, 1942 in Duluth, Minnesota, United States. Son of David and Laura Kooistra.
Kooistra, Paul David was born on October 11, 1942 in Duluth, Minnesota, United States. Son of David and Laura Kooistra.
Bachelor, University Minnesota, 1964. Master of Divinity, Columbia Seminary, Decatur, Georgia, 1967. Doctor of Philosophy, University Alabama, 1980.
Minister of education, Pinelands Presbyterian Church, Miami, 1967-1969; minister of education, Seminole Presbyterian Church, Tampa, Florida, 1969-1973; professor christian education, Belhaven College, Jackson, Mississippi, 1973-1975; professor education, Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, 1975-1985; president, Covenant Theological Seminary, St. Louis, since 1985.
Member Association professors and Researchers in Religious Education, Kappa Delta Pi, Phi Delta Kappa.
Married Janet Carlson, June 27, 1964. Children: Paul Junior, Shary, Jennifer.