Background
Grounds, Vernon Carl was born on July 19, 1914 in Jersey City. Son of John and Bertha Barbara (Heimburg) Grounds.
Grounds, Vernon Carl was born on July 19, 1914 in Jersey City. Son of John and Bertha Barbara (Heimburg) Grounds.
Bachelor, Rutgers University, 1937. Bachelor's Degree, Faith Theological Seminary, 1940. Doctor of Divinity (honorary), Wheaton College, 1954.
Doctor of Philosophy, Drew University, 1960. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Gordon College, 1977.
Pastor, Paterson (New Jersey) Gospel Tabernacle, 1935-1945; dean, professor theology, Baptist Bible Seminary, Johnson City, New York, 1945-1951; dean, Denver Conservative Baptist Seminary, 1951-1955; president, Denver Conservative Baptist Seminary, 1955-1979; chancellor, Denver Conservative Baptist Seminary, since 1979.
Secretary Evangelical Theological Society, Lynchburg, Virginia, 1963-1976. Board directors Radio Bible Class Ministries.
Married Ann Barton, June 17, 1939. 1 child, Barbara Ann Grounds Owen.