Background
Kadel, William Howard was born on December 12, 1913 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States.
clergyman seminary administrator
Kadel, William Howard was born on December 12, 1913 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States.
Bachelor of Sacred Theology, Western Theological Seminary, 1938. School of Theology and Ministry, Western Theological Seminary, 1939. Doctor of Theology, Union Theological Seminary, 1951.
Doctor of Divinity {honorary}, Davidson College, 1960.
Pastor three-church parish, Amsterdam, Bergholz, Kilgore, Oregon, 1937-1939;
pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Trafford, Pennsylvania, 1939-1942;
pastor, Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church, Tampa, Florida, 1953-1958;
senior pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Orlando, Florida, 1953-1958;
founding president, Florida Presbyterian College, 1958-1968;
executive secretary, Presbyterian United States Board Christian Education, 1968-1971;
president, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, 1971-1990. President Florida Council Churches. Moderator Synod of Florida.
Chairman various ad interim and standing committees General Assembly Presbyterian Church United States. Speaker numerous civic and other groups.
Board of directors Orlando and St. Petersburg {Florida} chapters American Red Cross for 10 yrs. Traveled to Europe and Holy Land, 1956. Participant Ford Foundation sponsored two-month trip visiting colleges, universities for discussion with president's, deans and faculty on innovative and experimental ideas in higher education Chaplain Air Corps, Army of the United States, 1942-1945.
Member Florida Council 10, Tampa Ministers Association {president}, St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce {Chairman of Commission education}, Kiwanis, Rotary.
Married Katharine Bender Naylor. 4 children.