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The Rev. John Michael Lowry
San Antonio, TX
Born:
March 1, 1950
Jolynn
Children: Nathan, Sarah
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Education and Honors:
1972 Graduated from Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana
1976 Master of Theology from Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University
1985 Doctor of Ministry from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminar
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Ministry:
Associate Pastor, Plymouth Park UMC, Irving, Texas, 1976-1977
(Appointment to attend school but served full time, post Seminary graduation)
Elder, Southwest Texas Conference, 1978
Pastor St. Paul`s UMC, Kerrville, Texas, 1977-1980
Sr. Pastor Wesley UMC, Harlingen, Texas, 1980-1984
Sr. Pastor Asbury UMC, Corpus Christi, Texas, 1984-1997
Sr. Pastor Bethany UMC, Austin, Texas, 1997-2001
Sr. Pastor University UMC, San Antonio, Texas, 2001
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Membership:
Chair of the Board of Ordained Ministry
Chair of the Committee on Church Extension
Chair of the Council on Church Revitalization and Church Extension
Texas Methodist Foundation Board
The United Methodist Publishing House Board of Directors
Perkins School of Theology Executive Board
Trustee for Southwestern University
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Other:
He is currently the Executive Director for New Church Development and Transformation for the Southwest Texas Conference in San Antonio, Texas.
Churches under his leadership have received a number of awards and recognitions including Habitat for Humanity, the President`s Award from Huston-Tillotson College, Churchmanship Award from San Antonio Community of Churches, and the Arthur Moore Evangelism Award. Dr. Lowry is a regular contributor in The Abingdon Preaching Annual, and his Generous Living sermon was published in Best Stewardship Sermons of 2005. He was awarded the B`nai B`rith Award in Social Ethics by Perkins School of Theology.
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Office:
Southwest Texas Conference
16400 Huebner Road
San Antonio, TX 78248-1693
210/408-4508
mlowry@umcswtx.org
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Endorsed by:
Southwest Texas Annual Conference
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