James M. Stanton
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The Right Reverend James M. Stanton | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Dallas | |
| Church | Episcopal Church |
| Diocese | Dallas |
| Elected | 1992 |
| In office | 1993–2014 |
| Predecessor | Donis Patterson |
| Successor | George R. Sumner |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | October 1977 by Victor Rivera |
| Consecration | March 6, 1993 by John Allin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 29, 1946 |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Spouse |
Diane Louise Hanson
(m. 1968; died 2021) |
| Children | 2 |
James Monte Stanton (born October 29, 1946) was sixth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas, serving from 1993 to 2014.
Stanton was born on October 29, 1946, in Atchison, Kansas. He was initially raised near St. Joseph, Missouri but in 1952 his family, including his sister Jerrie Stanton moved to southern California where he grew up and was educated. He studied at Chapman University and then sought ordination in the Disciples of Christ. He married Diane Louise Hanson in December 1968 and together had two children.[2][3] He attended Lexington Theological Seminary to pursue theological studies. He transferred to Claremont School of Theology, where he graduated with a Doctor of Ministry in 1975. He also joined the Episcopal Church in 1975 and furthered his studies in the Episcopal ministry at the Church Divinity School of the Pacific between 1976 and 1977.[4]
