Background
Dennis, Gary Owen was born on February 17, 1946 in Waynesville, North Carolina, United States. Son of Daniel Shaefer and Shirley Carlene (Owen) Dennis.
Dennis, Gary Owen was born on February 17, 1946 in Waynesville, North Carolina, United States. Son of Daniel Shaefer and Shirley Carlene (Owen) Dennis.
Bachelor, Taylor University, 1968. Master of Divinity, Princeton Theological Seminary, 1972. Doctor of Ministry, Union Theological Seminary, 1986.
Ordained ministry Presbyterian Church, 1972. Associate pastor Second Presbyterian Church, Memphis, 1972—1973, Hollywood Presbyterian Church, Los Angeles, 1973—1976. Pastor Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church, Austin, Texas, 1976—1990, La Canada Presbyterian Church, Los Angeles, since 1990.
Adjunct professor Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, California, 1973—1976. Member stewardship committee Mission Presbytery, San Antonio, 1980—1985, member education committee, 1976—1980. Founder Youth Leadership Development America, Los Angeles, director, 1973—1976.
Consultant Lilly Endowment, Indianapolis, 1974—1976.
Board directors Central City Counseling Service, Austin, 1982—1983, Ronald McDonald House, Austin, 1984—1986, Austin Children's Cancer Clinic, 1987. Member of Kiwanis.
Married Sara Bright, June 14, 1969.