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John is an ordained Presbyterian (U.S.A.) Minister who was called to the ministry while a CEO in banking. He holds five earned degrees including Doctorate in Ministry from San Francisco Theological Seminary. He served on the Board and Executive Committee of Central Baptist Theological Seminary, (American Baptist), where he taught and Chaired the Academic Affairs Committee. John is a former Chairman of the Board for the Truman Medical Center and related Boards. He continues to be involved with the Center for Practical Bioethics. He writes, teaches and guest preaches. John and his wife, Peg, reside in Leawood, Kansas, and attend the Village Presbyterian Church. They have two sons and three grandchildren on the west coast.