Roger Clifford Thomassen

Background

Thomassen, Roger Clifford was born on December 5, 1946 in Minneapolis. Son of Arne T. and Alice L. Thomassen.

Education

Bachelor in Bible and Pastoral studies magna cum laude, North Center University, Minneapolis, 1969. Bachelor of Science in Sacred Music, North Center University, Minneapolis, 1990. Master of Arts, Crown College, St. Bonifacius, Minnesota, 2000.

Master of Arts in Biblical Literature, Assemblies of God Theological Seminary summa cum laude, Springfield, Missouri, 2002.

Career

Minister of music and youth Bethel Missionary Assembly of God, Livonia, Michigan, 1969—1973, Central Assembly of God, Muskegon, 1973—1977. Senior pastor Calvary Temple, Fruitport, 1977—1981. Minister of music Glad Tiding Assembly of God, Lake Charles, Louisiana, 1981—1986, Summit Avenue Assembly of God, St. Paul, 1986—1996.

Assistant professor in music Central Bible College, Springfield, Missouri, since 1996, music division chair, 1999—2004. Adjunct faculty Continental Theological Seminary, Brussels, 1996, North Center University, Minneapolis, 1995, Monte Esperanca Biblico Institute, Fanhoes, Portugal, 1996.

Achievements

• Roger Clifford Thomassen has been listed as a noteworthy music educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

District music director Minnesota District Council-Assemblies of God, Minneapolis, 1991—1995, Louisiana District Council-Assemblies of God, Alexandria, Louisiana, 1984—1986, Michigan District Council-Assemblies of God, Dearborn, Michigan, 1975—1980. Member of International Council Ethnodoxologists, Technology Institute for Music Education, Missouri Music Educators Association, National Association of Music Educators, Christian Instrumental Directors Association, American Guild Organists.

Interests

• Basketball, piano, golf.

Connections

Married Karen Jean Howard, November 9, 1946. Children: Krista Joy, Joshua David.