Background
Ellis, Walter Leon was born on October 22, 1941 in McKinney, Texas, United States. Son of Erwin Ballard and Mary Edra (Bray) Ellis.
Ellis, Walter Leon was born on October 22, 1941 in McKinney, Texas, United States. Son of Erwin Ballard and Mary Edra (Bray) Ellis.
Bachelor, University North Texas, 1964. Master of Arts, University North Texas, 1966. Master of Divinity, Virginia Seminary, 1977.
Doctor of Ministry, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, 1993.
Vicar St. Michael & All Angels', Longview, Texas, 1977-1979, St. Mark's, Gladewater, 1977-1979. Rector St. Michael & All Angel's, Longview, 1979-1982, St. Christopher, League City, 1982-2001, Church of the Ascension, Houston, since 2001. Dean Galveston Convocation, League City, 1989-1997.
Member Diocesan Standing Committee, Houston, 1996-1999, president, 1998. Order of St. Luke Chaplain, 1996-2001, Diocesan E xec. Board, 1998-2001, Cursillo Secretariat, 1997-1999.
Trustee St. James House, Baytown, Texas, 1983-1984, 90-93, Camp Allen, Navasota, Texas, 1987-1990, Bishop Quin Foundation, Houston, 1991-1997, St. Vincent's House, Galveston, 1996-1999, 2000-2001. Chairman department environment Diocese of Texas, 1993-1995. B.d directors Interfaith Caring Ministries, League City, 1993-1994.
Stewardship consultant Episcopal Church Center, New York City, 1990-1995.
Board of directors president Parents Anonymous, Longview, 1980. Member Executive Board BayArea county Boy Scouts American, Texas, 1983-1986. President Rotary Club, League City, 1989-1990.
Member League City Ministers' Association, Clear Lake Ministerial Alliance, Brotherhood of St. Andrew, American Academy Ministry, American Association Christian Counselors, World Future Society.
Married Susan Elizabeth Elder, November 23, 1960. Children: Bruce Walter, David Anthony, Patrick Durward.