John Paul Ricks

Background

Ricks, John Paul was born on March 1, 1955 in Greenwood, Mississippi, United States. Son of James Vernon and Myrdice Mae (Bailey) Ricks.

Education

Associate of Arts, Mississippi Delta Junior College, 1975. Bachelor of Business Administration, Delta State University, 1978.

Career

Partner, Rick's Motor Svc., Greenwood, Mississippi, 1960-1981; vice president, MMR Enterprises, Ltd., Greenwood, 1981-1983; president, Creative Concepts, Greenwood, since 1983. Marketing consultant MMR Enterprises Ltd., Greenwood, 1985-1988.

Politics

Represented in Baptist churches are equally diverse worship styles, cultural mores and approaches to Scriptural interpretation. The resulting challenges and opportunities have made the believers stronger —through fellowship, respect, mutual support and dialog, all based on a belief that unity in Christ involves growth and understanding.

Views

Different kinds of small groups inside the overall Baptist movement should be encouraged to developed, so that both leaders and members of the societies could receive support and challenge in their faith.

Membership

Sustaining member Republican National Committee, Washington, 1975-1983. With Mississippi National Guard, since 1990. Member American Marketing Association, Beta Alpha Scholars Society, Phi Theta Kappa, Delta Mu Delta, Phi Kappa Phi.

Interests

• Avocations: backpacking, photography, antique car restoration.

Connections

Father:

James Vernon Ricks

Mother:

Myrdice Mae (Bailey) Ricks