Richard A. Phipps

Biography

Richard A. Phipps earned a bachelor of science in business management and the Arabic language from the University of the State of New York and a master of arts in church ministry from Luther Rice Seminary. Phipps previously served as a Senior Pastor in Jacksonville, Florida, and as an Arabic linguist and Master Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy. Phipps has served as a Funeral Service Assistant and Certified Celebrant in Knoxville, Tennessee. Phipps wrote Poems for the Pastor (2008) and Poems for the Funeral Celebrant (2018).