Background
Overton, Patrick Miles was born on November 13, 1948 in San Luis Obispo, California, United States. Son of John Jay and LaVaughn (Schaaf) Overton.
(The Leaning Tree is more than a collection of poetry. It ...)
The Leaning Tree is more than a collection of poetry. It is also a story of a person's journey through life, a journey through five distinct periods that embrace life in its totality.
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minister communications educator
Overton, Patrick Miles was born on November 13, 1948 in San Luis Obispo, California, United States. Son of John Jay and LaVaughn (Schaaf) Overton.
Bachelor, Phillips University, 1972. Master of Arts cum laude, Christian Theological Seminary, Indianapolis, 1975. Master of Divinity cum laude, Christian Theological Seminary, Indianapolis, 1976.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Missouri, 1987.
Assistant minister, 41st St. Christian Church, Tulsa, 1972-1973;
youth minister, Ecumenical Ministries, Pawnee, Oklahoma, 1971-1972;
poet-in-residence, Indianapolis Museum Art, 1973-1976;
pastor, Daily Chapel Christian Church, Rosedale, Indiana, 1974-1976;
educational youth minister, Boonville (Missouri) United Methodist and Christian Church, 1976-1980;
pastor, Arrow Rock (Missouri) Federal Church, 1976-1987;
director community arts program, Friends of History Boonville, 1976-1984;
executive director, Missouri Association Community Arts Agilysys, Columbia, 1984-1990;
associate professor committee and cultural studies, Columbia College, 1987-1995;
director Center for Community and Cultural Studies, Columbia College, 1987-1995. Consultant numerous organizations, since 1980. Project director numerous federal, state, private grants, since 1980.
Keynote speaker and workshop leader. Member editorial advisory board Missouri Community Magazine.
( In the twenty years since this book was first published...)
(The Leaning Tree is more than a collection of poetry. It ...)
(Book by Patrick Overton)
With United States Navy, 1966-1968, Vietnam. Member American Council of the Arts, Missouri Association Community Arts Agilysys (life) (president 1977-1980), National Association Local Arts Agilysys.
Married Lindi Lu, March 23.