John M. Nielson
John M. Nielson | |
|---|---|
| 3rd President President of Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary | |
| In office November 1, 1989 – July 1, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | E. LeBron Fairbanks |
| Succeeded by | Hitoshi "Paul" Fukue |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Mann Nielson June 30, 1943 Waterville, Vermont, U.S. |
| Died | April 28, 2023 (aged 79) |
| Spouse | Janice Marie Williams Nielson |
| Children | John W. Nielson Janelle Beiler |
| Alma mater | Eastern Nazarene College Nazarene Theological Seminary |
| Profession | Educator Minister Administrator |
John M. Nielson (born June 30, 1943, in Waterville, Vermont) was a retired American ordained minister in the Church of the Nazarene, who served as the third president of Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary in Manila, the Philippines from 1989 until 2001, as well as 15 years in pastoral ministry in the US, Germany, and Denmark. As an educator, Nielson has taught in Nazarene universities, colleges and seminaries in the US, the Philippines, Australia, and Samoa, including serving as associate professor of religion at Mount Vernon Nazarene University for 11 years. Previously, Nielson served as a global missionary for the Church of the Nazarene for 17 years. Nielson has written 3 books, a children's musical, and a had several poems and songs published.