Background
Cracknell, Vernon John was born on January 16, 1933 in Oaklands, Australia. Son of Clyde and Iris Mabel (Parsons) Cracknell.
Cracknell, Vernon John was born on January 16, 1933 in Oaklands, Australia. Son of Clyde and Iris Mabel (Parsons) Cracknell.
Associate of Arts in Art and Education, University Adelaide, 1958. L.Th. in Theology, Melbourne College Divinity, 1959. Diploma in Adult & Further Education, Southern Australian College Advanced Education, 1982.
Bachelor of Education, Southern Australian College Advanced Education, 1983. Graduate diploma in Religious Education, University Southern Australia, 1985. Master of Education, University Southern Australia, 1995.
Doctor in Ministry, Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, California, 1988.
Draughtsman Chrysler Australia, 1950—1955. Associate University Adelaide, Arts Education, 1958. Ministerial training Parkin-Wesley College, 1955—1960, member faculty, lecturer, 1989—2004.
Minister Broken Hill City Mission, 1960—1962, Riverton-Midlands Parish, 1963—1966, Millicent Parish, 1967—1969, Wallaroo United Parish, 1970—1972. Minister without settlement Scouts Association Australia, 1972—1989. Chaplain Allambi, 1989—1996, Aldersgate, 1989—2000.
Private Australian Army, 1951-1956.
Member of Returned Service League.
Married Raeleen Mary Sundberg (deceased October 1992). Children: Dale John, Lisa Ann, Paul Clyde, Mary Louise.