Raymond W. Ellis

Background

Ellis, Raymond W. was born on December 5, 1938 in Salina, Kansas, United States. Son of Clarence R. and Wilma University (Keith) Ellis.

Education

Associate of Arts, Central College, 1958. Bachelor, Greenville College, 1960. Master of Divinity, Asbury Seminary, 1963.

Doctor of Ministry, Asbury Seminary, 1980.

Career

Pastor, Kansas City (Kansas) Free Methodist Church, 1963-1968; pastor, Free Methodist Church, Taylor, Michigan, 1968-1980; superintendent Florida Conference, Free Methodist Church, 1980-1988; denominational executive Evangelical & Church Growth, Free Methodist Church, Indianapolis, since 1988.

Achievements

• Raymond W. Ellis has been listed as a noteworthy Religious organization executive, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chaplain Taylor Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1970-1972. Board directors National Association Evangelicals, Lakeland, Florida, 1980-1988. Member Association Church Growth Consultant, American Society for Church Growth (Second vice president), Alpha Kappa Sigma.

Interests

• Avocations: tennis, swimming, hiking, stamps, traveling.

Connections

Married Carollyn Jean Reid, August 22, 1960. Children: Timothy, Wendel, Annette, Janette.

Father:

Clarence R. Ellis

Mother:

Wilma University (Keith) Ellis

Spouse:

Carollyn Jean Reid

child:

Timothy Ellis

child:

Janette Ellis

child:

Annette Ellis

child:

Wendel Ellis