Background
Acker, Raymond Abijah was born on January 4, 1932 in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Son of Abijah and Mary Esther (Willys) Acker.
Acker, Raymond Abijah was born on January 4, 1932 in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Son of Abijah and Mary Esther (Willys) Acker.
Bachelor of Science in Bible, Philadelphia Biblical University, 1959. Master of Divinity, Reformed Episcopal Seminary, 1962. Master of Theology, Dallas Theological Seminary, 1964.
Master of Science in Guidance and Counseling, Long Island University, Brooklyn, 1973.
Enlisted United States Army, 1953—1955, commissioned Second lieutenant, 1963, advanced through grades to lieutenant colonel, 1978, chaplain, 1964—1983, retired, 1983. Director alumni affairs Philadelphia Biblical University, Langhorne, Pennsylvania, 1983—1984. Assistant to general director Biblical Ministries Worldwide, Lawrenceville, Georgia, 1984—1989.
Director World Wide Bible Institutes, South Gibson, Pennsylvania, 1990—1995. Member chaplains commission Indiana Fundamental Churches American, 1977—1992, vice president Delmarva Regional IFCA, 1981—1983. Member corporation Calvary Fellowship Homes, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, since 1996, member personnel policy committee, Pennsylvania, since 2000.
Secretary, treasurer Middle Atlantic Pastors Fellowship and Bible Conference, 1995—2001.
President Parent-Teachers Association, Aberdeen, Maryland, 1971—1972, Giesson, Germany, 1975—1976. Member committee Boy Scouts American, Copperas Cove, Texas, 1976—1979. Member Centennial committee Reformed Episcopal Seminary, 1983—1987.
Member of DAV (life), Association North America Missions (chairman Northeast region 1991-1995, 1997-1998, North America Missionary of Year award 1994), National Association Uniformed Services (life), Military Officers Association (life), Military Chaplains Association (life), Blinded Veterans Association (life).
Married Anne Hamm, June 14, 1958 (deceased September 1959). 1 child, Marianne (deceased). Married D. Jean Rineer, September 3, 1960.
Children: Thomas R., Douglas B.