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 Dr. John Bonnell served as pastor from 1935 to 1962 and
introduced pastoral psychology/counseling, a field in which he became
recognized as a leader. His Pastoral Psychiatry, published in 1938,
was the first book on the subject. Dr. Bonnell (1893-1992) was a nationally
renowned author and religious broadcaster on…[a major] radio network as host
of [a popular religious program]…from 1936 until 1961….Dr. Bonnell played a
leadership role in the movement to increase ties between [diverse religious
groups]….Dr. Bonnell's…service as a guest lecturer at [a major theological
seminary]…helped develop an international awareness of…[his church]. In fact,
he "made the name [of his church]…synonymous with human sympathy,
evangelical warmth, and spiritual refreshment," according to the Rev.
Dr. John A. Mackey, [president of the aforementioned seminary], who praised
Dr. Bonnell's services in 1943.
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