Massie L. Kennard

Biography

Massie L. Kennard (1918 – 1986) was an African-American Lutheran pastor who would later become secretary for program personnel for the Lutheran Church in America's Board of American Missions. A native of Chicago, Illinois, Kennard was a major figure in championing ethnic and racial inclusiveness in the former Lutheran Church in America. Ordained in 1958, he served the church in various staff positions, including director for Minority Concerns of the Division for Mission in North America.

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