Robert L. Harner, III

The Reverend Robert L. Harner, III, began his ministry with us on November 1, 1974.  He previously served for two and one-half years as Minister with Youth and Mass Media at the First Presbyterian Church of Phoenix.

Rev. Harner was a graduate of Maryville College, Maryville, Tennessee (B.A., Cum Laude) and San Francisco Theological Seminary (M. Div.).  He served Orangewood on a half-time basis while earning a B.A. in "Media and Communication" at Arizona State University.

 Although his primary pastoral responsibilities were with youth and with worship, he was, concerned that the church not become fragmented, but remain "one body with many parts."  To this end, he sought to bring to the church a sense of wholeness and unity by fostering a spirit of warmth, creativity, and love.

 Reverend Harner served the Presbyterian Church in many ways; he had produced a multi-media presentation for the 185th General Assembly, had led Synod Youth Delegates, and had been Co-Chairman of the Presbyterian Youth Council.  He had been involved in the production of several religious radio and television programs in the San Francisco area.

 His, wife, Winifred (Wink), also attended Maryville College and majored in French.  Rev. and Mrs. Harner have one daughter, Adrienne.