Jack Gowen:
CLASS OF 1978
William Fleming High SchoolClass of 1978
Roanoke, VA
Patrick Henry High SchoolClass of 1978
Roanoke, VA
Ruffner Junior High SchoolClass of 1975
Roanoke, VA
Stonewall Jackson Middle SchoolClass of 1973
Roanoke, VA
Jamison Elementary SchoolClass of 1972
Roanoke, VA
Jack's Story
Life
I am 57 years old. I was born in Roanoke, VA. I have two brothers and two sisters. I graduated from William Fleming High School in 1978. I graduated from United Wesleyan College, in Allentown, PA, in 1982. I graduated from Wesley Theological Seminary, in Washington, DC. in 1999. I also graduated from Keiser University in Ft.Lauderdale,Fla. in 2011 earning MBA degree; and currently writing my dissertation to earn my DBA degree. I have three sons, Jack, Robert, and Andy. Two step children, Brenda and Joshua.
I have been pastoring since graduation from college in 1982.I was ordained by the Wesleyan Church in 1887. I am currently serving with the United Methodist Church. I retired from Calvert County Department of Social Services, in 1992, to enter full time pastoral ministry.
School
I attended Jamison Elementary Schoool. Afterwards i attended Stonewall Jackson Middle School, until the attendence lines changed, and I was transfwerred to Ruffner Middle School. While at William Ruff...Expand for more
ner Middle School, I played on the football team. I then attended William Fleming High School. While at William Fleming High School, I lettered in football, and track. I attended Jefferson Voc-tech center, I took three years of electronics.I belonged to Fellowship of Christian athletes.
College
I attended United Wesleyan College in Allentown, PA, from 1978-1982. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree,in Biblical Studies and Theology. While at college I served on the Student Senate. I was junior class vice president. I got married in my Junior year. My first son was born my senior year. I worked as a children minister at Leighton Wesleyan Church during my freshmen and sophmore years. I served as campus director for nursing home ministry, my junior and senior years.
Workplace
I am currently a full time pastor, with the United Methodist Church, after having retired from the department of social services. I have worked in the past as an insurance agent, both sales and collections.
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