Background
Ireson, Roger William was born on June 2, 1939 in Saratoga, New York, United States. Son of Orrin Francis and Elisabeth (Hempel) Ireson.
educator minister organization administrator
Ireson, Roger William was born on June 2, 1939 in Saratoga, New York, United States. Son of Orrin Francis and Elisabeth (Hempel) Ireson.
Bachelor, De Pauw University, 1962. Master of Divinity, Garrett Theological Seminary, 1966. Doctor of Philosophy, Manchester University, England, 1974.
Doctor of Divinity (honorary), Iowa Wesleyan University, 1988. Doctor of Letters (honorary), Florida Southern University, 1989. Degree (honorary), Willamette University.
Degree (honorary), Dillard University.
Associate pastor, Franklin (Michigan) Community Church, 1970-1975;
pastor, St. Paul Church, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, 1975-1979;
senior pastor, St. Timothy Church, Detroit, 1979-1988;
general secretary board higher education and ministry, United Methodist Church, Nashville, since 1988. Chairman of the Board Ecumenical Theological Center, Michigan, 1980-1988. Lecturer humanities Lawrence Technological U., Southfield, Michigan, 1977-1987.
Adjunct professor of history and theology, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, 1990-1993.
Trustee American University, Washington, since 1990, Meharry Medical School, Nashville. Member Community Affairs Forum, Detroit, 1980-1988, World Methodist Council, since 1981. Member American Academy Religion, Society Biblical Literature, Oxford Institute Methodist Studies, Wesley History Society, World Methodist History Society, Economic Club Detroit, Detroit Athletic Club.
Married Judith Ann Marsh, August 17, 1963.