Wayne was born in Coffeyville,
Kansas May 23, 1944. He graduated high school there in 1962 and from
Coffeyville College in 1965 (AA in Liberal Arts/Business Administration). He has
a BA (English Language and Literature) from Kansas State College at Pittsburg
(1967) and an MDiv in a dual major (New Testament Biblical Interpretation and
Christian Education) from Central Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City,
Kansas (1970).
Sharon (Kolb) was born in Parsons, Kansas, December 25,
1945. She graduated high school there in 1963 and from Parsons Community
College in 1965. She has a BSEd (Elementary Education/Special Education) from
Kansas State College at Pittsburg (1967) and a MSEd degree in Special Education
from East Central University in Ada, OK, as well as certification in teaching
SED (Severely Emotionally Disturbed) children.
Sharon and Wayne have been
happily married since January 22, 1967. She has taught EMH (Educable
Mentally Handicapped) and ED (Emotionally Disturbed) children for over 30 years.
Wayne has been a minister since 1964 and was Pastor of Community Christian
Church (Disciples of Christ) in Ponca City, OK, from Easter of 1990 until his
retirement, December 31, 2004. He was Associate at First Christian
Church in Duncan, OK, for nine years and Associate at First Christian
Church in Ada, OK, for seven years. In the first ten years of his ministry,
Wayne served in American Baptist churches in Kansas and Wisconsin.
Wayne
plays a Gibson B.B. King "Lucille" electric guitar. Sharon plays a "Beatle Bass". Together they perform as "Strange and Wonderful", presenting gospel and folk music for churches and other organizations. They also do pulpit supply, presenting "Sermons in Song", a blend of message, humor, and music.
We both read, play golf, and enjoy travel.
Cheesh! This sounds like an obituary!
