Joanna and I are grateful to have had the privilege of spending some time getting to know EMU International’s President Emeritus and his wife last weekend. (see their biographical information below). They joined us at the Wilds for the Family Camp weekend. I had the privilege of preaching four different sessions. Joining us also was their son Rick and daughter-in-law Kathy. Rick works on staff at the Wilds. Their son Ken, who is EMU International’s director and his wife Joan also joined us.
George & Marilyn Jensen, President Emeritus
The ministry of George Jensen began at Bob Jones University, where he graduated with an undergrad Bible degree in 1950 and an M.A. in cinema in 1962. George was honored by the school in 1975 when he was named “Alumnus of the Year” and again two years later when he was awarded an honorary doctorate.
From 1950 to 1964 George was film editor at Unusual Films, working on such movies as Wine of Morning and Red Runs the River. During those years he met Dr. Dabold while editing the first of four films for EMU entitled The Challenge of the Purple Land.
In 1967 George and Marilyn were called into full-time missionary work as field representatives for EMU. In May of 1975, George was elected director of the mission and President of the Board of Directors. Twelve years later he retired from the directorship but continued serving on the Board as President Emeritus for a number of years.
George and Marilyn’s travels for the mission took them into almost every state in the Union presenting the ministry of EMU in churches, homes, and camps. Besides traveling as representatives, George and Marilyn also spent time in Uruguay where they spoke at the camps, preached in the EMU churches, and taught at the Bible Institute when possible.
George and Marilyn have three adult children: Rick, Ken, and Cindy.