Background
Matthews, Marjorie Swank was born on July 11, 1916 in Onaway, Michigan, United States.
Matthews, Marjorie Swank was born on July 11, 1916 in Onaway, Michigan, United States.
Bachelor summa cum laude, Central Michigan University, 1967. Bachelor of Divinity, Colgate Rochester Division School, 1970. Master of Arts in Religion, Florida State University, 1971.
Doctor of Philosophy, Florida State University, 1976.
Secretary to president, assistant treasurer automotive parts manufacturing corporation, Michigan, 1946-1963;
elder, United Methodist Church, 1965;
minister churches, New York, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, 1959-1975;
district superintendent, Grand Travers District, Western Michigan Conference, 1975-1980;
bishop, Wisconsin Area., 1980-1984. Chairman College and Campus Ministries division Board Higher Edition and Ministry, Area Commision on Higher Education. Member Commision on Status and Role of Women Western Michigan Conference.
Member North Central Jurisdiction Committee on Ordained Ministry General Conference Methodist Church, 1974-1975, member Committee to Study Episcopacy, 1972-1976, delegate chairman, 1980. Former vice Chairman of the Board Center for Parish Development. Member of faculty and staff Western Michigan Conference Native American Pastors' School.
Trustee Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. Member National Federation Business and Professional Women (regional, state, local offices).
1 son, William.