Frank Beard (bishop)

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Frank Beard
Occupation Bishop
SpouseMelissa Kay Riffell
ChildrenEleanor Lee and Emily Beard

Frank Beard is an American United Methodist Church bishop serving the Illinois Great Rivers Conference.

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Beard was elected to the episcopacy July 13, 2016 at the North Central Jurisdiction quadrennial meeting at Peoria, Illinois. [1]

Biography

Education

Beard received his B.A. Degree from Taylor University, in Upland, Indiana in 1979. In 1982, he received his M.Div. Degree from Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. In 1986, Beard was awarded a S.T.M. Degree from Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, Indiana. He received a D.Min. Degree from Asbury in 1997.

Personal life

Beard is married to Melissa Kay Riffell. They have two children: Eleanor Lee and Emily Beard.

Ordained ministry

Postings: [2]

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References

  1. Communications, United Methodist. "Frank Beard elected bishop by North Central Jurisdiction - The United Methodist Church". The United Methodist Church. Retrieved 2016-08-20.
  2. "Frank Beard for Bishop". Frank Beard for Bishop. Archived from the original on 2016-08-21. Retrieved 2016-08-20.