Dr. Oscar Owens Jr.

Dr. Oscar Owens, Jr. has extensive work experience in various roles within the Church of God In Christ. Dr. Oscar began their career in 1980 as a Minister of the Gospel and continued serving in this role until 1992. In 1992, they joined the West Angeles Church of God In Christ, where they held multiple positions including Director of Christian Education and Bible College President. Dr. Owens, Jr. also served as a Youth Pastor at Second Baptist Church in Los Angeles and Abyssinian Baptist Church. Additionally, they have worked as a Teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School District. In recent years, Dr. Owens, Jr. has worked as a Professor at Vanguard University of Southern California and Azusa Pacific University. Dr. Oscar is also a member of the Pentecostals and Charismatics for Peace and Justice organization.

Dr. Oscar Owens, Jr. has a comprehensive education history, spanning from 1975 to 2017. Dr. Oscar started their academic journey at UCLA, where they pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from 1975 to 1980. Following this, they attended Union Theological Seminary from 1981 to 1984 and earned a Master of Divinity degree with a focus on New Testament studies. In 1985, Dr. Owens furthered their education by obtaining a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from California State University, Los Angeles, a program they completed in 1990. Finally, they pursued a Doctor of Ministry degree in Practical Theology and Spiritual Formation from Azusa Pacific University, which they completed from 2007 to 2017.