In the last thirty years, John Bennison has been a teacher, preacher, carpenter, coffin builder, counselor, spiritual advisor, ethicist, entertainer, assembly-line union worker, small business entrepreneur, residential real estate specialist, corporate cog and executive director of a faith-based religious non-profit organization.
He earned his Doctorate from Claremont School of Theology, as well as his BA degree in philosophy and religion from Lake Forest College.
John contributes his leadership experience to Pathways Faith Community, as he regularly writes the Words & Ways commentaries, to engage Christian progressives in meaningful dialogue.
Throughout his career, John has helped groups, as well as individuals, discover how to both express and embrace those values they hold most deeply in their own lives (Words & Ways Communications). He’s authored eight publications on faith and values, and as an ordained minister served as a parish pastor over 25 years.
Meanwhile, he also continues to provide professional client services to buyers and sellers of residential real estate in the Bay Area area market (see Imagine Coming Home).
Having raised two daughters, he resides with his spouse and golden retriever in Walnut Creek, California.