Background
Richards, Jerry Lee was born on November 4, 1939 in Lawrenceville, Illinois, United States. Son of Russell O. and Elvessa A. (Goodman) Richards.
academic administrator religious studies educator
Richards, Jerry Lee was born on November 4, 1939 in Lawrenceville, Illinois, United States. Son of Russell O. and Elvessa A. (Goodman) Richards.
Bachelor, Lycoming College, 1965. Bachelor's Degree, Evangelical Congregational School Theology, 1967. Master of Divinity, Garrett Theological Seminary, 1968.
Doctor in Ministry, St. Paul School Theology, 1975.
Pastor churches, Pennsylvania, 1960-1965; pastor churches, Williamsport, Iowa., 1965-1970; member of faculty, Iowa Wesleyan University, Mt Pleasant, 1970-1985; professor religion, director responsible social involvement, Iowa Wesleyan University, Mount Pleasant, 1975-1985; vice president for academic affairs, Iowa Wesleyan University, Mount Pleasant, 1975-1982; president, Iowa Wesleyan University, Mount Pleasant, 1982-1985; director gift planning, University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire, since 1985.
President Mental Health Institute Auxiliary, Mount Pleasant, 1976. Member Phi Alpha Theta.
Married Lee Ann, April 25, 1986. Children: Mark, Renee, Teresa, Angela.