Background
Burgess, Roger was born in 1927 in Sioux City, Iowa, United States. Son of Frederick Earl and Mabel (Irwin) Burgess.
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Roger Burgess
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Bachelor, Morningside College, 1950. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Morningside College, 1965. Postgraduate, American University Graduate School Journalism, 1966.
Career
Director, Morningside College Press Bureau, Sioux City, 1948-1950;
projects secretary, editor youth publications, National Conference Methodist Youth, Nashville, 1950-1953;
editor publications, director communications, Methodist General Board Temperance, 1953-1956;
associate general secretary, Methodist General Board Temperance, 1956-1960;
director communications, editor news magazine, Methodist General Board Christian Social Concerns, 1960-1961;
associate general secretary, responsible division alcohol problems and general welfare, Methodist General Board Christian Social Concerns, 1961-1965;
executive vice president charge creative planning in advertising, graphic arts and audio visuals, Design Center, Inc., 1965-1967;
national executive director, Joint Action in Community Service, 1967-1968;
secretary board directors, Joint Action in Community Service
general secretary Board Health and Welfare Ministries, United Methodist Church, 1968-1972;
associate general secretary Board Global Ministries, United Methodist Church, 1972-1973;
general secretary commission on committee, United Methodist Church, 1984-1994;
retired, United Methodist Church, 1994;
editorial director, United Methodist Public House, 1974-1976;
vice president public relations, United Methodist Public House, 1976-1984. Chairman committee department National Council Churches. Committee Chairman, Board Of Directors Religion in American Life, Joint Action in Comty.
Svc., since 1993.
Achievements
Membership
Former board directors Scarritt College. Former vice president, board directors United Way Nashville. With United States Navy, 1945-1946, United States Naval Reserve, 1946-1948.
Connections
Married Donah Jean Salyer, 1953. 4 children.
