Background
Atkins, Robert Alan was born on October 7, 1949 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of Robert Alan and Dorothy (Bradley) Atkins.
Atkins, Robert Alan was born on October 7, 1949 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of Robert Alan and Dorothy (Bradley) Atkins.
Bachelor in Philosophy, Elmhurst (Illinois) College, 1971; Master of Arts in Theatre, Northwestern University, 1973; Master of Divinity, Garrett Evangelical Seminary, Evanston, Illinois, 1977; Doctor of Philosophy in Bible, Garrett Evangelical Seminary, Evanston, Illinois, 1987.
Pastor, Malden (Illinois) United Methodist Church, 1980-1984; pastor, Christ United Methodist Church, Rockford, Illinois, since 1984. Chair board evangelism Northern Illinois Conference, 1986-1988.
Chair Council Community Superior vena cava syndrome, Princeton, Illinois, 1983-1984, Rockford Area Substance Abuse Council, 1989. Member Society Biblical Literature, Catholic Biblical Association, Lions (director Malden chapter 1983-1984).
Married Marlene Fredette Atkins, November 20, 1971. Children: Christina Lynn, Matthew William.