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Joins the Ministry Staff in late August, 2006 |
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| Biographical
Sketch of Rev. Jeffrey Allen Wheeler |
| For visitors
and those members who did not receive this information
via mail before the vote of the congregation due
to being out-of-town. |
| Date
fo Birth: April
6, 1956 |
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| Ministerial
Experience: |
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Currently--Pastor
of Bazetta Christian Church, Cortland, OH (near
Warren) since 1990 |
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Pastor
at Uhrichsville, OH from 1984-1990 |
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Student
pastor, interim pastor and pastor from 1976-1984
while in college at Bethany and while in seminary |
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| Educational
Experience: |
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Pittsburgh
Theological Seminary - 2002 to present. Working
on Doctor of Divinity. Coursework completed. His
doctoral project and thesis will center on the Lord's
Table. |
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Candler School of Theology,
Emory University 1981 - 1984. Masters fo Divinity |
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Bethany College 1974 -
1978. Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies |
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| Ordination:
Christian Church,
Disciples of Christ in 1984, Ohio region |
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| Regional Involvement: |
| Rev. Wheeler
is currently seving as regional Board Chair, so
he has come to Columbus frequently and is familiar
with the city. His term on the Regional Board will
soon be over, but he could be elected to an additional
two years. |
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| Family Background: |
| His family
has been a part of the Disciple movement in Ohio
for 6 generations. His wife, Barbara, holds a Master's
degree in early childhood education, and would seek
employment as an elementary school teacher. Jeff
and Barbara have three adult children: Jonathan
(who is a member of our congregation) is working
on his PhD at Ohio State in Physics; Marybeth is
married and lives in Mentor; and Jack is a sophomore
at Bethany College. |
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| Teaching and
Preaching: |
| Jeff describes
his passion as preaching and teaching (especially
adults) and is currently teaching three Bible studies
plus Sunday School. |
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| Comment from
one of his References: |
| On hearing
him preach: "Now to the sermon. When you can
remember both the scripture and point of the sermon
through the week - I believe it is good. Beyond
that, his illustrations touched the congregation.
I was amazed at how he preached." |
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| Search Committee's
Comments: |
| He was recommended
by at least 4 different people, each not knowing
about the other. We have met with him on more than
one occasion, and have heard him preach - either
in his congregation or here in the chapel when he
led the committee in worship. We have discussed
the job description and the complimentary skills/talents
he will bring to the considerable gifts of Rev.
Cindy. We think they will be a remarkable ministry
team which will energize all of us. He is excited
by the opportunities that are here and would be
wlling to come to Northwest! |
