Background
Culbertson, William was born on November 18, 1905 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William, Junior, and Lydia Barnes (Roper) C.
Culbertson, William was born on November 18, 1905 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William, Junior, and Lydia Barnes (Roper) C.
Bachelor of Science, Temple University, Philadelphia, 1939. Bachelor of Divinity, Reformed Episcopal Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, 1939, Doctor of Divinity, 1939. Doctor of Laws, Bob Jones University, Greenville, South Carolina., 1948.
Ordained deacon, Reformed Episcopal Church, 1927. Presbyter, 1928; consecrated bishop, 1937. Rector Grace Church, Collingsdale, Pennsylvania, 1927-1930.
Saint John's-by-the-Sea, Ventnor, New Jersey, 1930-1933.
Atonement, Germantown, Philadelphia, 1933-1942. Episcopacy; New York and Philadelphia Synod, Reformed Episcopal Church, 1937-1942.
Lecturer Reformed Episcopal Theological Seminary, 1929-1942, dean Moody Bible Institute, 1942-1947, acting president and dean of education, 1947-1948, president 1948-1971, Chancellor 1971. Trustee Reformed Episcopal Theo.
Seminary, Philadelphia, 1930-1971.
Member of the North American Council, China Inland Mission, 1940-1971. Member Evangelical Theological Society.
Married Catharine Havilla Gantz, March 16, 1929. Children: Joy Anne, William Robert, Paul Gantz, Ruth Catharine.