Background
Shullenberger, William Arthur was born on June 10, 1881 in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John A. and Anna Christine (Artz) Shullenberger.
Shullenberger, William Arthur was born on June 10, 1881 in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John A. and Anna Christine (Artz) Shullenberger.
Graduated from the high school, Maryville, Missouri, 1899. Bachelor of Arts, Drake University, 1904, graduate study, 1905, Doctor of Divinity, 1922.
Ordained ministry Christian (Disciples) Church, 1906. Pastor Grant City, 1906-1908, Trenton, Missouri, 1908-1910, Mexico, Missouri, 1910-1916, Central Church of Christ, Des Moines, Iowa, 1916-1926. Central Christian Church, Indianapolis, from 1926.
Special lecturer on practical theology, College of Bible, Drake University, 1916-1926 and College of Religion, Butler University, 1926-1950.
Member Board Education, 1924-1934, trustee, vice president, Pension Fund, chairman Commision on Budgets and Promotion (1931-1941) and vice-president, director Christian Board of Publication. Member Association Colleges and Universities, Disciples of Christ. Member Executive Committee Indianapolis Church Federation 1928-1949.
Member National Alumni Association Drake U. (president 1917-1934), Phi Beta Kappa, Pi Gamma Museum.
Mason (32°).; Clubs: Kiwanis, Indianapolis Literary (president 1946-1947), Indianapolis Athletic, Meridian Hills Country.
Married Grace Doctorate. Tilton, October 27, 1908. Children: Wendell Arthur, Gale Tilton, Cleo Chilton.