Background
Matthews, Richard David was born on May 16, 1933 in Van Wert, Ohio, United States. Son of Dale T. and Evelyn (Riley) Matthews Kear.
minister religious association executive
Matthews, Richard David was born on May 16, 1933 in Van Wert, Ohio, United States. Son of Dale T. and Evelyn (Riley) Matthews Kear.
Bachelor of Divinity, Luther Rice Seminary, Florida, 1980. Doctor of Theology, Clarksville School Theology, Tennessee, 1976.
Ordained to ministry Indiana Baptist Church,1962. Pastor Churches in Wisconsin, 1959-1965. Missionary evangelist Overseas Crusades, Incorporated., Santa Barbara, California, 1965-1970, Gospel Missionary Union, Kansas City, Missoury, 1970-1976.
General director Mission Outreach Society, Oregon, Wisconsin, 1970.
Executive director Association North America Missions, Madison, Wisconsin, 1982-1986. Broadcaster United Press International religious network, 1987.
Board directors Franklin Ministries Incorporated. County reference various mission agencies.
Served with United States Air Force, 1951-1956. Member Association AttendingClergy (chairman 1988), Association Family and Conciliation Court Justices, American Association Christian Counselors, Optimists.
Married Marie Elvira Manera, February 13, 1954. Children: Evi Marie, David Salvator, Thomas Joe, John Wesley.