Frank Beard (bishop)
Frank Beard | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Bishop |
| Spouse | Melissa Kay Riffell |
| Children | Eleanor Lee and Emily Beard |
Frank Beard is a United Methodist Bishop serving the Illinois Great Rivers Conference. He was elected to the episcopacy July 13th 2016 at the North Central Jurisdiction quadrennial meeting at Peoria, Illinois.[1]
Biography
Education
B.A. Degree from Taylor University, Upland, IN – 1979. M.Div. Degree from Asbury Theological Seminary, Wilmore, KY – 1982. S.T.M. Degree from Christian Theological Seminary, Indianapolis, IN – 1986. D.Min. Degree from Asbury Theological Seminary, Wilmore, KY – 1997.
Personal life
Married to Melissa Kay Riffell. Together they have two children: Eleanor Lee and Emily Beard.
Ordained Ministry[2]
- Castleton United Methodist Church, Indianapolis, Indiana | 2012 – 2016
- Kokomo District Superintendent | 2004 – 2012
- Warsaw Walnut Creek UMC, Warsaw, Indiana | 1997 – 2004
- Elkhart Faith UMC, Associate, Elkhart, Indiana | 1993 – 1997
- Kokomo Beamer UMC, Kokomo, Indiana | 1986 – 1993
- Anderson New Hope UMC, Anderson, Indiana | 1982 – 1986
See also
References
- ^ Communications, United Methodist. "Frank Beard elected bishop by North Central Jurisdiction - The United Methodist Church". The United Methodist Church. Retrieved 2016-08-20.
- ^ "Frank Beard for Bishop". Frank Beard for Bishop. Retrieved 2016-08-20.
External links
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