Background
Wren, Joe Richard was born on April 12, 1944 in Gaffney, South Carolina, United States. Son of John Everette and Mary B. Lanche (Petty) Wren.
Wren, Joe Richard was born on April 12, 1944 in Gaffney, South Carolina, United States. Son of John Everette and Mary B. Lanche (Petty) Wren.
Bachelor, Winthrop College, 1970. Master of Divinity, Southeastern Baptist Seminary, 1973. Doctor of Divinity, Southern Baptist Seminary, 1979.
Pastor, Pine Grove Baptist Church, Clover, South Carolina., 1966-1971; pastor, Union View Baptist Church, Franklinton, North Carolina, 1971-1974; pastor, Belmont Baptist Church, Columbia, South Carolina., 1974-1977; pastor, Broadway Baptist Church, Maryville, Tennessee, 1977-1982; pastor, 1st Baptist Church, Sevierville, Tennessee, 1982-1990; pastor, Summerville (South Carolina.) Baptist Church, since 1990. Moderator Sevier County Baptist Association, Sevierville, Tennessee, 1986-1988.
Member Child Abuse Review Team, Sevierville, since 1984, Drop-out Task Force, Sevier County, Tennessee, since 1986. Board directors Tennessee Adult Homes, 1982-1983. Member Personnel Committee for Baptist (chairman since 1984), Tennessee Baptist Convention (executive board since 1983), Rotary.
Married Kaye Diane Patterson, August 14, 1965. Children: Beth, Joey, Clary.