Background
Owens, Richard Wilson was born on April 29, 1941 in Tampa, Florida, United States. Son of Walter and Alene Owens.
Owens, Richard Wilson was born on April 29, 1941 in Tampa, Florida, United States. Son of Walter and Alene Owens.
Bachelor of Science, Georgia State University, 1982. Master of Science, Georgia State University, 1989. Master of Divinity, Emory University, 1985.
Doctor of Philosophy, Clark Atlanta University, 1994. Merit award, Clark Atlanta University, 1991.
Student pastor, North Georgia Conference United Methodist Church, Atlanta, 1983-1985; pastor, North Georgia Conference United Methodist Church, Atlanta, 1985-1989; pastoral counselor, North Georgia Conference United Methodist Church, Atlanta, 1989-1994; pastor, Headland Heights United Methodist Church, Atlanta, 1994-1995; geriatric coordinator and mental health clinician, North Georgia Conference United Methodist Church, Atlanta, 1992-1994; pastoral counselor, Ben Hill United Methodist Church, Atlanta, since 1995. Director and founder Christian Psychotherapy, East Point, Georgia.
Member North Georgia United Methodist Fellowship, Atlanta, since 1986. With United States Army, 1962-1969, Korea. Member American Counseling Association, American Mental Health Counselors Association, Association for Spiritual, Ethical and Religous Values in Counseling.
Married Ella Mae Phelps, December 20, 1980. Children: Richard Junior, Sonjia, Chez, Iia-Donnasanova, Contrina, Lester.