Samuel Vadakedath Jones

Background

Jones, Samuel Vadakedath was born on February 9, 1933 in Kumbanad, Kerala, India. Son of Varughis Vadakedath and Mariamma (Cherian) Samuel. came to the United States, 1959.

Education

Bachelor, Agra University, Gorakhpur, India, 1956. Master of Divinity, Asbury Theological Seminary, 1960. Master of Social Work, Scarritt College, 1963.

Doctor of Theology, Kingsway Seminary, 1987.

Career

Field representative, St. Thomas Church of Kerala, Tibet, 1957-1958; professional service staff, Billy Graham Association, Minneapolis, 1959-1987; activities, international crusade associate, Billy Graham Association, Minneapolis, 1965-1969; film distribution, Billy Graham Association, Minneapolis, 1969-1971; executive director Hong Kong office, Billy Graham Association, 1972-1981; international conference director, Amsterdam, Horizon International Ministries, San Diego, 1987-1991. Frequent speaker on missions and cross-cultural issues. Consultant Billy Graham Association, since 1992.

Achievements

• Samuel Vadakedath Jones has been listed as a noteworthy Ministries executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President International Student Fellowship, Minneapolis, 1969. Board directors for several civic organizations. Member Kiwanis (charter member, Outstanding Service award Hong Kong club 1979, life member, treasurer, president Hong Kong club 1978-1979).

Interests

• Avocations: mountain climbing, golf.

Connections

Married Annette Louise McCullough, August 14, 1965. Children: Elizabeth, Mark.

Father:

Varughis Vadakedath Samuel

Mother:

Mariamma (Cherian) Samuel

Spouse:

Annette Louise McCullough

child:

Elizabeth Jones

child:

Mark Jones