Background
Craven, Paul John was born on December 15, 1934 in Charleston, South Carolina. Son of Paul John Senior and Thaye (Burk) Craven.
Craven, Paul John was born on December 15, 1934 in Charleston, South Carolina. Son of Paul John Senior and Thaye (Burk) Craven.
Bachelor, Furman U., 1957; Bachelor's Degree, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, North Carolina, 1960; Master of Theology, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, North Carolina, 1962; D of Ministry, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, North Carolina, 1975; Doctor of Divinity (honorary), Charleston Southern U., 1974.
Pastor, Spring Hill Baptist Church, Cottageville, South Carolina., 1953-1959; pastor, Jackson Hill Baptist Church, Atlanta, 1960-1966; senior minister, 1st Baptist Church, Charleston, 1966-1981; senior minister, 1st Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 1981-1990; director, College of Charleston, since 1990. Member Executive Committee Southern Baptist Convention, Nashville, 1972-1980.
Trustee Beathea Home for Aging, Darlington, South Carolina., 1970-1974, Furman U., Greenville, South Carolina., 1974-1978, Gardner-Webb College, North Carolina, 1984-1988. Charter member Leadership Winston-Salem, 1985. Member Computer-Aided Software Engineering.
Married Joye Meares, July 27, 1957. Children: Elizabeth Craven Simmons, Melanie Craven Ross, Paula CravenHenderson, Lexie.
