Background
Abels, Paul Milford was born on August 4, 1937 in Yellow Springs, Ohio, United States. Son of James Albert and Carrie Mae (Atkins) Abels.
Abels, Paul Milford was born on August 4, 1937 in Yellow Springs, Ohio, United States. Son of James Albert and Carrie Mae (Atkins) Abels.
Bachelor, Drew University, 1959. Master in Divinity, Drew University, 1963. Master in Sacred Music, Union Theological Seminary, 1965.
Associate department of youth ministry National Council of Churches/United States of America, New York City, 1964-1967, director for the arts, 1967-1969. Private practice consultant, 1969-1972. Director Westbeth Artist's Housing, 1972-1973.
Pastor Washington Square United Methodist Church, 1973-1984. Executive director Equinox Community Services Agency, Albany, New York, 1984-1989. Management/development consultant, public The Tea Times, Rensselaerville, since 1989.
Treasurer New Wilderness Foundation, New York City, 1972-1977. President American Institute Performing and Fine Arts Management, New York City, 1974-1977, Rensselaerville (New York ) History Society, since 1987. Board directors Clergy and Laity Concerned, New York City, 1974-1984, Methodist Federal for Social Action, New York City, 1974-1984.
Married Barbara Nell Martin, June 15, 1961 (divorced 1971).