Background
Bowman, Rufus David was born on January 23, 1899 in Dayton, Virginia, United States. Son of Benjamin F. and Mary Elizabeth (Miller) Bowman.
Bowman, Rufus David was born on January 23, 1899 in Dayton, Virginia, United States. Son of Benjamin F. and Mary Elizabeth (Miller) Bowman.
Bachelor of Arts, Bridgewater (Virginia) College, 1923, honorary Doctor of Divinity, 1937. Bachelor of Divinity, Yale, 1926. Student Catholic University of America, 1937.
Doctor of Philosophy, Northwestern University, 1944.
Ordained minister Church of the Brethren, 1926. Pastor, Roanoke, Virginia, 1926-1929. Secretary board Christian Education, Elgin, Illinois, 1929-1934.
Pastor, Washington, District of Columbia, 1934-1937.
President Bethany Biblical Seminary, and professor Practical Theology and Christian Education since 1937. Member board directors Brethren Public House 1935-1948 (chairman 1940-1948).
Member General Ednl. Board since 1937. Chairman Brethren Advisory Committee on Peace, 1935-1940.
Representative Church of the Brethren on Federal Council of Churches.
Moderator Annual Conference Church of the Brethren, 1940, 47. Chairman General Mission Board, 1940.
Member of missions deputation to China and India, 1948-1949. Member Phi Delta Kappa.
Married Eva Craun, June 16, 1925. Children: Mack Daniel, Jane Esther, Judy Margaret.