Background
Hammett, Richard Maupin was born on May 22, 1947 in Trenton, Missouri, United States. Son of Alten Ray and Dorcas Kavannaugh (Maupin) Hammett.
Hammett, Richard Maupin was born on May 22, 1947 in Trenton, Missouri, United States. Son of Alten Ray and Dorcas Kavannaugh (Maupin) Hammett.
Bachelor of Science in Education, University Missouri, 1968. Master of Divinity, Wesley theological Seminary, Washington District of Columbia, 1972. Postgraduate, Reading University, England, 1968.
Postgraduate, American University, 1972.
Youth minister, Webster Hills United Methodist Church, Webster Groves, Missouri, 1967;
director education, Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Alexandria, Virginia, 1969-1972;
director education, Longview United Methodist Church, Kansas City, Missoury, 1972-1973;
senior minister, Raymore (Missouri) United Methodist Church, 1974-1984;
senior minister, Harrisonville (Missouri) United Methodist Church, 1984-1990;
senior minister, Blue Ridge United Methodist Church, Kansas City, since 1990. Conference coordinator Youth Ministries, Kansas City, 1973-1975. President Belton-Raymore Ministerial Alliance, 1979-1982, Harrisonville Ministerial Alliance, 1986-1987.
Area coordinator Ednl. Opportunities Inc., Orlando, Florida, 1988-1989.
Member Missouri West Conference Clergy, Belton-Raymore, Harrisonville United Methodist Church. Member Rotary (president elect).
Married Karen Sue Bailey, June 15, 1969. Children: Sterling Allan, Chanel Renee.