Background
Mitchell, William Samuel was born on September 27, 1877 in Bloomfield, Iowa, United States. Son of William Samuel and Emma (King) Mitchell.
Mitchell, William Samuel was born on September 27, 1877 in Bloomfield, Iowa, United States. Son of William Samuel and Emma (King) Mitchell.
Bachelor of Arts, Iowa Wesleyan College, 1900, A.M., 1903, Doctor of Divinity, 1929. Bachelor of Sacred Theology, Boston University School of Theology, 1904. Doctor of Divinity, Grove City College, 1915, Allegheny College, 1915.
Ordained Mechanical Engineering ministry, 1906. Assistant pastor Epworth Memorial Church, Cleveland, O., 1905-1908. Pastor Stone Church, Meadville, Pennsylvania, 1907-1911, Grace Church, Oil City, Pennsylvania, 1911-1915, Plymouth Church, Buffalo, New York, 1915-1919.
Professor evangelism and head of department, Boston University School of Theology, 1919-1920. Pastor Calvary Church, Philadelphia, 1920-1923, Wesley Methodist Episcopal Church, Worcester, Massachusetts, 1923-1933, Centre Church, Malden, Massachusetts, since 1933. Was chaplain and captain 16th Infantry National Guard Pennsylvania.
Author: Elements of Personal Christianity, 1921. Also wrote A Seven Day Church at Work. Christ and Our Changing World.
Member and founder Beth Resh Mem (Hebrew letter fraternity for theological students).
Married Axie E. Lute, September 27, 1905. Children: Alan Lute, William Samuel.