Meet the Staff
Rev. Arthur A.R. Nelson, Parish Associate
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!
