Background
Ambrose, William Haydn was born on November 20, 1922 in Ammanford, Wales. Arrived in United States, 1929, naturalized, 1940. Son of William and Jane Ann (Evans) Ambrose.
Ambrose, William Haydn was born on November 20, 1922 in Ammanford, Wales. Arrived in United States, 1929, naturalized, 1940. Son of William and Jane Ann (Evans) Ambrose.
Bachelor, Eastern College, 1945. BTh, Eastern Baptist Seminary, 1945. Bachelor's Degree, Lancaster UCC Seminary, 1950.
Doctor of Divinity (honorary), ABC Seminary West, 1963. Master of Arts, Western Michigan University, 1970.
Pastor in numerous locations American Baptist Churches, 1945—1956. Chaplain University Illinois, Champaign, 1956—1962. National staff American Baptist Churches, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, 1962—1967.
Administrator Kalamazoo College, Michigan, 1967—1982, vice president, since 1982. President American Baptist Church Commission on Ministry, Midwest, since 1982.
Member of Council Advancement & Support Education, American Association Higher Education, American Baptist Public Relations Association (president 1970-1975), Rotary.
Married Jane Post Ambrose, July 13, 1946 (deceased 1969). 1 child Diana; Married Ione Bailey Ambrose, March 5, 1971. Children: Nancy, Brian, Ross.