Section Four Presbyter
Rev. Raymond Woodson Sr. 
Rev. Raymond and Jill Woodson |
I was born May 18, 1954, in Glendale, California to 2 wonderful parents, Richard A. Woodson and Marjorie A. Woodson. We remained in California until 1960, when we moved to Burien, Washington. For the next 11 years, we lived throughout Washington State, including Bellevue, Moses Lake, Bridgeport, East Wenatchee, and Spokane. In 1971, my father was transferred to Portland, Oregon, and we relocated in Estacada, Oregon. I graduated from Estacada High School in June 1972, and entered the U.S. Navy on January 5th, 1973. I married my high school sweetheart, Jill Ballou, on August 31, 1974, and we remained in the Navy until I was discharged in December, 1979. I received my Associates in Science Degree from The George Washington University, Washington, D.C. in 1977, and completed the 4-year curriculum of Christian Service Training Institute, San Diego, California, and graduated in 1978. We were saved in San Diego, California, under the ministry of Rev. David F. Gray, and served in many capacities throughout our ministry at Revival Tabernacle. In June 1980, we became the Pastoral Assistants to Rev. Gray, and remained until we were accepted the pastorate at Vancouver UPC in late December 1982, where we continue to Pastor. We served as Section One Sunday School Director for the Western District from April 1981 until December 1982. We served as Section 4 Sunday School Director for the Washington District from March 1983 until elected District Sunday School Director in April 1983, and remained in that capacity until April 1993. We were elected District Secretary Treasurer in April 1994, and served until April 2004. We also served as District Prayer Coordinator from November 2005 until November 2006. In March 2007 we were elected to serve as Presbyter to Section 4. Our children, all born in San Diego, California, include Amy Woodson, Rev. Raymond Woodson, Jr., and Timothy Woodson, whose family includes his wife Charity, daughters Sherry and Cheyenne and newborn son Jacob James! Amy and Ray have Associate Degrees in Theology from Christian Life College, Stockton, California. Amy serves as All-State Youth Choir Director, and Raymond, Jr. serves as District Youth President. Timothy received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Warner Pacific College, Portland, Oregon. Thankfully, all are serving the Lord! My first love is the ministry, serving as Pastor to the wonderful Saints of Vancouver UPC. When time allows, I enjoy golfing, antiquing, and traveling, and the fellowship of fellow ministers. |
