Pastor/Head of Staff

Rev. Dr. Richard Coble
865-584-3957, ext 102
Richard@wpcknox.org
Richard comes to Westminster from Asheville, NC where he has lived for the past six years. Richard has a long background in teaching, hospital chaplaincy, pastoral counseling, and youth ministry. He holds a PhD in religion from Vanderbilt University with a concentration in pastoral care and counseling, and a MDiv from Princeton Theological Seminary. He has also written a book and published several articles in the areas of religion, psychology, and pastoral care. Richard deeply values collaboration in worship, working closely with staff and congregational leaders to craft a unified tone and message for worship.