Background
Clarke, Rita-Lou was born on April 7, 1934 in Riverside, California, United States. Daughter of Cleopas John and Mary Rebecca (Rolfe) Messer.
( As Howard Clinebell states in his forward, the problem ...)
As Howard Clinebell states in his forward, the problem of battered women is a "tragedy that has reached epic proportions in our society." Recognizing that it is pastors to whom abused women will often turn for help, and that their advice can be counterproductive, Rita-Lou Clark directs this important book to them. She provides a thorough and clear discussion of the problem and gives practical guidance for care, considering such topics as the crisis situation, couple counseling, and help for the abusers.
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Clarke, Rita-Lou was born on April 7, 1934 in Riverside, California, United States. Daughter of Cleopas John and Mary Rebecca (Rolfe) Messer.
Bachelor of Science in Home Economics, University Washington, 1956. Master of Divinity, School of Theology at Claremont, 1982. Doctor of Ministry, School of Theology at Claremont, 1985.
Elde, Arcadia (California) Presbyterian Church, 1975-1980; intern, Calvary Presbyterian church, South Pasadena, California, 1982; intern, 1st Presbyterian Church, Baldwin Park, California, 1983-1984; associate pastor, 1st Presbyterian Church, Garden Grove, California, 1985-1988; pastor, 1st Presbyterian Church, Williamsburg, Ohio., since 1989. President, board directors Evangelical Women's Caucus, Southern California, 1980-1981. Delegate General Assembly, Presbyterian Church in United States of America, St. Louis, 1988.
( As Howard Clinebell states in his forward, the problem ...)
Chaplain Clermont (Ohio) Mercy Hospital, since 1989. Member Young Women’s Christian Association Protection from Abuse Board, Cincinnati, since 1990. Member National Association Presbyterian Clergywomen, Williamsburg Garden Club.
Married Russell Charles Reid, July 23, 1955 (divorced 1980). Children: Mark Allan, Anne Reid Opperman, Paul James, Janis Lynn. Married George James Clarke, July 19, 1980.