Background
Rakestraw, Robert Vincent was born on November 16, 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Arthur Jesse and Mary Anne (Stenella) Rakestraw.
Rakestraw, Robert Vincent was born on November 16, 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Arthur Jesse and Mary Anne (Stenella) Rakestraw.
Student, St. Joseph's College, Philadelphia, 1963. Diploma, Prairie Bible College, 1967. Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts, Calvary Bible College, Kansas City, Missouri, 1970.
Master of Philisophy, Doctor of Philosophy, Drew University, 1985.
Pastor, Harmony Baptist Church, Kansas City, Missoury, 1968-1969; instructor, Prairie Bible College, Three Hills, Alberta., Canada, 1970-1975; senior pastor, Calvary Baptist Church, Flemington, New Jersey, 1976-1980; professor theology, The Criswell College, Dallas, 1985-1988; associate professor theology, Bethel Theological Seminary, St. Paul, since 1988.
Member American Academy Religion, American Theological Society, Society Christian Ethics, Wesleyan Theological Society, Evangelical Theological Society (secretary-treasurer eastern region 1978-1980), Rotary.
Married Judy Kay Engevik, July 22, 1967. Children: Joan Marie, Laureen Dawn.