Background
Kowalski, Paul Randolph was born on June 20, 1934 in Anderson, South Carolina, United States. Son of Paul William and Margaret Katharine (Mitchell) Kowalski.
Kowalski, Paul Randolph was born on June 20, 1934 in Anderson, South Carolina, United States. Son of Paul William and Margaret Katharine (Mitchell) Kowalski.
Bachelor of Science, Clemson University, 1956. Master of Divinity, Columbia Theological Seminary, 1960. Doctor of Divinity (honorary), Presbyterian College, 1976.
Minister, Pendleton (South Carolina.) Presbyterian Church, 1960-1962; minister, Abbeville (South Carolina.) Presbyterian Church, 1962-1967; senior minister, Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church, Augusta, Georgia, 1967-1974; senior minister, First Presbyterian Church, Greenville, South Carolina., since 1974. Trustee Outreach Foundation, Presbyterian Church (United States of America), Charlotte, North Carolina, since 1980, vice chairman, since 1990, chairman, 1993-1994. Member county Synod of South Atlantic, since 1985.
Board of directors Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur, Georgia, 1976-1985, Rabun Gap (Georgia) Nacoochee School, 1973-1981, Young Men’s Christian Association, Greenville, Churches Uniting in Global Mission, since 1992. Board visitors Presbyterian College, 1983-1985. Member Rotary (president Augusta club 1970-1971, Greenville club 1987-1988, Paul Harris fellow 1988).
Married Mary Frances Bagwell, August 2, 1958. Children: Kelly Bagwell, Robin Marie.