Background

Mattern, Perry Chalmers was born on February 20, 1950 in Wauseon, Ohio, United States. Son of Chalmers Asa and Laura Louise Mattern.

Education

Bachelor in Religion, University Tennessee, 1972. Master of Divinity., Christian Theological Seminary, Indianapolis, 1976.

Career

Intern minister, E. Main St. Christian Church, Elwood, Indiana, 1972-1975; pastor, First Christian Church, Fostoria, Ohio., 1976-1978; pastor, First Christian Church, Dawson Springs, Kentucky, 1978-1980; minister of youth and education, Washington Avenue Christian Church, Elyria, Ohio., 1980-1984; associate pastor, First Christian Church, Salem, Ohio., 1984-1985; pastor, Center Christian Church, Marion, Ohio., since 1985.

Achievements

• Perry Chalmers Mattern has been listed as a noteworthy pastor, music educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Active Salem Peace Fellowship, 1984-1985. Supporter Salem Community Theatre, 1985. Singer and guitarist Salem Madrigal Singers, 1984.

Coach Olympics of Mind. Treasurer, board directors Marion Employment Resource Center, Marion Adolescent Pregnancy Program. Vice president Marion County Ministerial Association.

Executive advisor local Boy Scout troop. Board directors American Red Cross. Member Christian Church in Ohio, Marion County Minister's Association, Disciples of Christ History Society.

Interests

• Avocations: computer programming, auto mechanics, music.

Connections

Married Maureen Elise Early, June 19, 1971. Children: Rachel Joanne, Sarah Renéest.

Father:

Chalmers Asa Mattern

Mother:

Laura Louise Mattern

Spouse:

Maureen Elise Early

child:

Sarah Renéest Mattern

child:

Rachel Joanne Mattern