STEPHENS, Robert William, Rev (1887-1972)
Assembly memorial minute 1972
Born 23rd. September, 1887.
Education - Home Mission Course of Studies and Theological Hall, Ormond College.
Ordained Dunolly 29th. February, 1928.
Inducted Kyneton 15th. December, 1929.
Inducted Footscray 9th. July, 1936.
Mr. Stephens was a practical, outgoing man, warm and friendly, considerate, generous, forthright, strong and vivacious. He preached and spoke with conviction. He was a good pastor who was loved by the people of his congregations.
Until quite late in his retirement he supplied many pulpits with great acceptance.
The Assembly thank God for the life and ministry of Robert William Stephens. In particular the Assembly thank God for his personality, his pastoral concern and ministry, his stirring which led to constructive action by whomsoever it was required and his joyous faith.
The Assembly convey their sympathy to Mrs. Stephens and their son, Ian, in their bereavement.
Gender
- Male