Nelson, Dan: - DAN NELSON has served as pastor of First Baptist Church of Camarillo, California, in the greater Los Angeles area for the last 34 years. Baptist Biographies and Happenings in American History represents several years of research, consultation with Baptist Historians and full documentation. He attempts to trace a continuous thread of Baptist History in America highlighting some of the significant happenings and leaders in the History of Baptist in America. It is an informative book that deals with leaders who have had an impact on Baptist life and witness in America. Dan has also served as pastor of two other Baptist Churches. He holds the Doctor of Ministry degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, a Doctor of Philosophy degree from California Graduate School of Theology in Glendale, California, the Master of Divinity degree from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in New Orleans, Louisiana and attended Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary in Mill Valley, California. He is a graduate of William Carey University in Hattiesburg, Mississippi with a B.A. degree. Dan married his wife, Janice 44 years ago. They have two daughters: Krista and Kimberly; who with their families live in Texas and Oregon. Dan has served on the Board of Trustees at Southwestern Baptist Theological and as National Alumni Chairman for New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.