Chaplain/Clergy
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REVEREND L. STACY COWAN
*********@*****.***
Murfreesboro, TN. 37128
Home 615-***-****
Cell 678-***-****
EDUCATION
ARGOSY UNIVERSITY
Nashville, Tennessee
2nd Year DOCTORAL STUDENT IN PASTORAL CARE AND
COMMUNITY COUNSELING, Ed. D
Projected Graduation 2015
INTERDENOMINATIONAL THEOLOGICAL CENTER
Atlanta, Georgia
MASTER OF DIVINITY 1984
SOUTHWESTERN BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
Ft. Worth, Texas
MASTER OF ARTS IN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 1978
DALLAS BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
Dallas, Texas
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE RELIGION 1975
JOHNSON MEMORIAL BIBLE INSTITUTE
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
DIPLOMA IN THEOLOGY 1972
BUTLER COLLEGE
Tyler, Texas
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS 1965
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BOWMAN/STONE CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
SENIOR PASTOR
DICKSON TN 7/2013 to Present
EBENEZER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 7/2010 to 7/2013
SENIOR PASTOR
Developed a feeding program distributed and delivered to homes in the community on a monthly
basis,Instituted Monthly Prayer Vigils, developed a media ministry where worship services are
delivered to the homebound members each week and in the developing stages of implementing
proven methods in restoring declining churches.
MORRISON/BASCOM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 7/2007 to 7/2010
SENIOR PASTOR
MORRISON TN.
Instituted Monthly Prayer Vigils, teaches Bible devotionals five days a week morning and
evening on local radio station, increased Wednesday night bible study by 100 percent,
developed a media ministry where worship services are delivered to the homebound members
each week and in the developing stages of implementing proven methods in restoring declining
churches.
NEWNAN CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1/2004 to 7/2007
YOUTH PASTOR
NEWNAN GA
Increased bible study attendances by 70 percent, developed a youth Sunday where youth led in
worship, engaged in various outings such as college talents shows, sporting events, and
professional basketball games.
PHILIPS MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1998-2002
SENIOR PASTOR
New Orleans, Louisiana
Developed congregation into a caring community of missionary minded, bible respecting and
family oriented
congregation in less than four years. Refocused their attention from less than favorable practices
of dissension into involving them in prayer vigils, community programs, spiritual development
workshops and effective worship experiences. Received a total of 36 new members within four
years, organized a scholarship ministry where all college students who are members and
maintain a c average will receive a $100.00 monthly stipend until graduation. Two of the first
recipients graduated on time. One is a school teacher the other is presently a Pastor in Oklahoma
City, Oklahoma
AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS 1997-1998
Aurora, Colorado
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Taught a variety of subjects using a variety of teaching methods with different grade levels in
middle and secondary classroom settings. Developed lesson plans using lectures, audiovisual
aids and demonstrations.
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE 1985-1997
CHAPLAIN
Established and officiated in protestant worship services from the Liturgical to contemporary
free expressions. Supervised chapel assistants, secretaries and volunteers. Orchestrated
numerous multi-faith and multiracial community events to include the securing the services of
The Reverend Billy Graham in a citywide preaching ministry in Tokyo Japan
ST PAUL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH JUNE 1984-
JANUARY 1985
SENIOR PASTOR
COLUMBUS, TX
KING MEMORIAL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
SENIOR PASTOR
DALLAS TX AUG 1977-
AUG 1982
PILGRIM REST BAPTIST CHURCH
ASSISTANT PASTOR
DALLAS TX JULY 1975-
1977
MT CARMEL BAPTIST CHURCH
ASSISTANT PASTOR\
DALLAS TX JULY 1973-
JULY1977
TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH
ASSISTANT PASTOR
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA MARCH 1968-
1973
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