A.A. North Park College, B.A. Augustana College, M.Div. North Park Theological Seminary, studies at McCormick Theological Seminary, D.D. North Park College and Seminary.
Pastorates in Waltham, Massachusetts; Seattle, Washington; Floral Park, New York; Winnetka, Illinois (19 years from 1967-1986); LaSalle Street Church, Chicago, Illinois; North Park Covenant, Chicago, Illinois
Chairman, Board of Trustees, North Park University - 1976-1981, 2001-2006
Interim President, North Park College and Seminary - 1979-1980
Chair of various boards and commissions, Evangelical Covenant Church (board of ministry, interchurch relations, resolutions, etc)
Interim Pastor - Northwest Covenant Church, Mt. Prospect, Illinois - 2003-2005
Parish Associate - Winnetka Covenant, Wilmette, Illinois - 2005-
Consultant, Water 1st - Seattle, Washington - 2004-
Leadership, Ministry Mentors - 2004-
Married to Laurel Feedell Nelson since 1957
Three children: Robin Nilson (Mark), Peter Nelson (Rene), and Polly McClellan (Rich)
Seven grandchildren: Aaron and Chase Nilson; Tyler, Kajsa and Carlton Nelson; Ian and Owen McClellan
Loves MAINE, music, photography, sports - and loves being back at Winnetka Covenant!
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