Background
Lamar, William Fred was born on January 4, 1934 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. Son of William Fred Senior and Everette (Kelley) Lamar.
Lamar, William Fred was born on January 4, 1934 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. Son of William Fred Senior and Everette (Kelley) Lamar.
Bachelor, University Alabama, 1954. Bachelor's Degree, Vanderbilt University, 1957. Doctor of Philosophy, St. Louis University, 1972.
Doctor Minister, Eden Theological Seminary, 1974. Graduate, Spanish Language School, Antigua, Guatemala, 1993.
Minister United Methodist Church, Bynum, Alabama, 1959-1961, Fultondale, 1961-1965. Campus minister University Missouri, Rolla, 1965-1974. Chaplain, professor, director overseas missions DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana, 1974-1997.
Director United Methodist Committee on Relief Volunteer Programs, Travnik, Bosnia, 1996-1998. Advisor overseas volunteer program United Methodist Church Indiana, Indianapolis, 1980-1988. Member Eli Lilly Foundation study on the future of the ministry, 1989-1991.
Consultant international volunteer programs United Theological Seminary, Vanderbilt University Division School and Westminster College, Oxford University, 1989-1993. Board directors Ecumenical Ventures, The Philippines, China. Adjunct professor Eckerd College, 2001-2002.
Adjunct professor Eckerd College.
Vice chairman County Welfare Board, Rolla. Board directors Senior Volunteer Program Action, Greencastle, 1977-1980. Served to 1st lieutenant United States Army, 1957-1959.
Fellow Center Spiritual Life, Eckerd College. Member National Campus Ministry Association (chairman science and ethics network), National Association College Chaplains, Association Religion in Intellectual Life, Association College and University Religious Advisors (national program chair 1993. Board directors Indiana office campus ministry 1988-1998), Academy Senior Professionals (Eckerd College).
Married Roberta Anton, September 17, 1955 (deceased). 1 child, Jonathan Frederick. Married Martha Anne Lee, June 7, 1986.