Becker, Palmer (Joseph)

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BECKER, Palmer (Joseph)

BECKER, Palmer (Joseph). American, b. 1936. Genres: Theology/Religion. Career: Relief worker in Taiwan, 1958-63; First Mennonite Church, Clinton, OK, pastor, 1965-69; Commission on Home Ministries, Newton, KS, administrative executive, 1969-79; Peace Mennonite Church, Richmond, BC, founding pastor, 1979-88; Point Grey Fellowship, Vancouver, BC, founding pastor, 1988-91; Bethel Mennonite Church, Mountain Lake, MN, senior pastor, 1991-94; Calvary Mennonite Church Aurora, OR, senior pastor, 1994-; Chaplain at Mennonite Simons Center, Vancouver, 1988-91. Publications: Daily Thoughts, 4 vols., 1961; Congregational Goals Discovery Plan, 1976; You and Your Options, 1979; Creative Family Worship, 1984; Called to Care: A Training Manual for Small Group Leaders, 1993; Called to Equip: A Small Group Training and Resource Manual for Pastors, 1993; Called to Lead, A Training Video and Guide for Small Group Leaders, 1994; The Ministry of Membership Preparation, 1995. Address: 221 Kingsway, Hesston, KS 67062, U.S.A. Online address: [email protected]