William John Stelpstra

Background

Stelpstra, William John was born on November 1, 1934 in Paterson, New Jersey, United States. Son of Duke and Nellie (Stapert) Stelpstra.

Education

Bachelor, Alma White College, 1957. B. of Religion, Zarephath Bible Seminary, 1958.

Career

Pastor Pillar of Fire Church, Little Falls, New Jersey, 1956-1960. Evangelist Wesleyan Methodist Church, 1960-1964. Founder, director Bethel Children's Home, Paterson, New Jersey, 1964-1971, Bethel Ranch Rehabilitation for Men, West Milford, since 1971.

Founder, president World for Christ Crusade, Incorporated, New York Jersey, Florida, since 1960, director foreign missions Haiti, Ghana, India, since 1980. Administrator Fellowship House, Bloomfield, New Jersey, since 1979, Bright Side Manor, Teaneck, since 1978.

Achievements

• William John Stelpstra has been listed as a noteworthy minister by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Ocean Grove Chamber of Commerce.

Interests

• Painting with oils, swimming, boating, travel, gardening.

Connections

Married Anna Rizkovsky, September 6, 1958. 1 child, Linda Mae.

Father:

Duke Stelpstra

Mother:

Nellie (Stapert) Stelpstra

Spouse:

Anna Rizkovsky

child:

Linda Mae Stelpstra