Bio – Weaver, Bishop Peter D.

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Education:

  • B.A. West Virginia Wesleyan College, 1966
  • M.Div. Drew University
  • Th.D. Boston University
  • Honorary degrees from Albright and Lebanon Valley Colleges

Occupation:

  • Admitted on trial into Western Pennsylvania Conference 1967
  • Ordained Deacon and received into full membership 1967
  • Appointed to attend school 1967-1971
  • Ordained Elder 1969
  • Member United Methodist Western Pennsylvania Conference at Union 1970
  • Whitaker 1971-1977
  • Pittsburgh: Smithfield Street 1977-1988
  • Pittsburgh: First 1988-August 31, 1996
  • Elected Bishop July 1996
  • Bishop of Eastern Pennsylvania Conference 1996-2004
  • Bishop of New England Conference 2004-2012
  • Retired 2012

Where they Lived: Pittsburgh, PA

Years Served: 1982-1998

Special Positions:

  • Third Vice President 1984-1986
  • Third Vice Chairperson 1986-1992

Notes:

  • His ministry focused on urban youth, the poor, industrial workers, the homeless, the arts, young adults, and older adults with the goal of “making disciples of Jesus Christ.”
  • Served on many community Boards, was adjunct faculty for Drew and Pittsburgh Theological Seminaries, produced weekly radio programs
  • Helped found Bethlehem Haven for Homeless Women
  • Helped to found “Once Voice Against Racism”
  • Helped to found “Good Schools Pennsylvania” focusing on public education reform
  • Delegate to General Conference in 1984, 1988, 1992, 1996
  • The first President of the Council of Bishops to be nominated by the “discernment process” and elected for a two-year term (2004-2006)
  • Council of Bishops Executive Secretary 2012-2016
  • Served on the General Commission on Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns
  • Served on the General Board of Global Members
  • Chair of the Mission Division of the General Council on Ministries
  • Been an active member on the Boards of five colleges and universities

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