Pastor Robert and Marianne Dowen are originally from Massachusetts. They have a lovely family consisting of two grown sons - Robert Jr. and Scott, two teenage children, Rachel and Aaron, two daughters-in-law, Crystal and Jen, and two beautiful granddaughters, Michaela and Brighton.

The Dowen's have pastored in New England (where both are from), North Carolina, and Florida.

Pastor Dowen is a graduate of Southeastern University of the Assemblies of God in Lakeland, Florida and has earned both the Master of Theology and Doctorate of Ministry degrees through extensive distance education. His preaching and teaching style of ministry have been described as evangelistic and anointed. He is gifted in music and sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit.

Marianne works as a Data Analyst for the Taleeris Corporation in Clayton, and has a degree in Business Administration through Ashworth College. She has served in the ministry through a variety of ministries. She is an Assistant Minister at Radiant Life Church.

Robert Jr., and his wife Crystal, reside in Fort Worth, Texas with their two daughters. They are involved with their church, Abundant Life Church in Grapevine, Texas. Crystal has served in many capacities involving children's ministries. She is a graduate from Southwestern Assemblies of God University. Rob has earned a Masters degree in Business Administration from LeTourneau University and is currently the General Manager of his own software development company. He also proudly serves as a Chief Warrant Officer in the U.S. Army National Guard. They all love and adore their Shih Tzu named Wolfie.

Scott, and his wife Jen, reside in North Fort Myers, Florida where Scott is the General Manager of a large chain technical retail store. Jen is a Registered Nurse and works in one of the area hospitals. They both love their Sheltie named Tango.

Rachel and Aaron are the youngest of the siblings. Rachel graduates from West Johnston High School, Benson, NC in 2006. Aaron will graduate from the same school in 2007. Both are active in the music ministry of the church, and also plan to attend Southeastern University.

We are a family that truly loves and serve the Lord! We look forward to new horizons with Radiant Life Church. It is our heart's desire to be continually used for God's honor and purpose - to harvest souls for His kingdom, to serve Christ, and to prepare the Bride (His Church) for that imminent and blessed hope of His soon coming.

In His love and service,
The Dowen Family