Background
Powell, James Richard was born on May 27, 1944 in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. Son of Ernest A. and Thelma B. (Carrico) Powell.
religious organization administrator
Powell, James Richard was born on May 27, 1944 in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. Son of Ernest A. and Thelma B. (Carrico) Powell.
Diploma in Christian Education, Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, 1968. Bachelor in Business, Elmhurst College, 1969.
Publishing executive, Youth For Christ United States of America, Wheaton, Illinois, 1966-1974; marketing representative, Thomas Nelson Bible Public, Nashville, 1974-1978; president, Christian Bible Society, Nashville, 1978-1982; vice president, International Bible Society, East Brunswick, New Jersey, 1982-1983; president, International Bible Society, Colorado Springs, since 1983.
Member Christian Management Association, Evangel. Christian Publications Association, International Conference Evangel. Bible Societies.
Married Peggy A. Baker, June 26, 1965. Children: Pamela, Stephen, Nathan, Jennifer.