Background
Payne, Roderick Austin was born on February 3, 1955 in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. Son of Robert Austin and Jo Ann (McCord) Payne.
Payne, Roderick Austin was born on February 3, 1955 in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. Son of Robert Austin and Jo Ann (McCord) Payne.
Bachelor in Communications, E. Center University, Ada, Oklahoma, 1979. Master of Arts, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, 1987.
Minister of music and youth, New Bethel Baptist Church, Ada, 1977-1985;
houseparent, Buckner Baptist Children's Home, Dallas, 1985-1987;
minister of media, First Baptist Church, Wichita Falls, Texas, since 1987. Member of national county American Christian television Systems, Fort Worth, since 1990. Faculty National Drama Festival, Nashville, 1990.
Program participant National Religious Broadcasters Convention, Washington, 1991.
Member National Religious Broadcasters.
Married Vicky Jean Payne, March 4, 1976. Children: Brandon Austin, Sharon Jean.