Joe Goodwin Burnett
The Right Reverend Joe Goodwin Burnett D.Min. | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Nebraska | |
| Church | Episcopal Church |
| Diocese | Nebraska |
| Elected | May 9, 2003 |
| In office | 2003–2011 |
| Predecessor | James E. Krotz |
| Successor | Joseph Scott Barker |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1975 by Duncan M. Gray Jr. |
| Consecration | September 13, 2003 by James L. Jelinek |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 15, 1948 |
| Nationality | American |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Education | Perkins School of Theology |
| Alma mater | Millsaps College |
Joe Goodwin Burnett (born May 15, 1948) is an
Early life and education
Burnett was born in Jackson, Mississippi on May 15, 1948. He studied at Millsaps College, from where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 1970. He also studied at the Perkins School of Theology, from where he earned a Master of Divinity in 1974, and a Doctor of Ministry in 1985.
Ordained ministry
Burnett was ordained deacon in 1974 and priest in 1975. He served as curate at St John's Church in
Bishop
Burnett was elected Bishop of Nebraska on the first ballot on May 9, 2003, and was consecrated on September 13, 2003, at the Omaha Civic Music Hall. He was installed on the same day as the tenth bishop of the diocese in Trinity Cathedral. He retained the post until his retirement in 2011, and was appointed Assistant Bishop of Maryland on April 1, 2011.[2][3]
References
- ^ "JOE GOODWIN BURNETT (985)". The Episcopal Church Annual: 439. 2004.
- ^ "Nebraska Bishop Consecrated". The Living Church. 227: 14. October 5, 2003.
- ^ "Spring Episcopal Elections Include Church's First Gen-X bishop". Episcopal News Service. Episcopal Church Archives. May 19, 2003.