Rich Etta Weathersbee
Rich Etta Weathersbee is from Flint, Michigan but currently resides in Allen, Texas. She is the daughter of Adell Henderson Sr. (Deceased) and Bobbie Henderson-Payne (Deceased). She is married to Cordell Weathersbee Sr. (35 years) and through their union they have five beautiful children Cordell II, Coretta (Deceased), Shaunice, Le Tasha, and Jade. She is a U.S. Navy Veteran serving 13 years Active Duty and 4 years Reserves.
Rich Etta has completed two Master of Arts Degrees at Dallas Baptist University in Christian Ministries -Chaplaincy (MACM) 2012 and Masters in Education in 2010. She received her Bachelor of Arts and Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies/Communications at Dallas Baptist University (2006), and received her Associates of Arts &Science Degree in Computer Networking Systems from ITT Technical Institute(2003). She also completed 2 years of Residency (8 Units) of Clinical Pastoral Education at Baylor University Medical Center where she served 9.5 years as theRegional Staff Chaplain overseeing 8 Baylor Scott & White Emergency Hospitals located in Aubrey, Murphy, Rockwall, Keller, Burleson, Mansfield, GrandPrairie, and Colleyville Texas. Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Lead Chaplain at the H.H. Coffield Unit located in Tennessee Colony, TX ( Received The Judith Coleman Chaplain Offender Program Award) by The American Correctional Chaplain Association. Served as a Director for Creme de la Creme Childcare (Allen, TX), and Chief Development Officer for Arizen Kids Academy Network USA.
Rich Etta received her Ecclesiastical Endorsement and serves as an Endorsed Chaplain for the BaptistGeneral Convention of Texas. She is certified in the following areas: Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM), Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training(ASIST), Certified Chaplain Coach, and National Organization for VictimAssistance (NOVA). Rich Etta has been selected for the Allen Fairview Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class 36!
Rich Etta received her ministerial license at PineyGrove Baptist Church, Virginia Beach, VA (1999), She received her Ordination at Fellowship Baptist Church (2006) located in Allen, TX, and currently serves as Senior Pastor of Breaking of Bread Church and Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) Airport Chaplaincy- Associate Chaplain.
Rich Etta is a Published Author, Award Winning Internet Radio Talk Show Host at Fish Bowl Radio Network, CEO/Founder/President of N2NE (In Tune) Youth Mentoring Program, Inc. 501(c) 3 Non-Profit organization, and CEO/Founder/Publisher of N2NE (In Tune) Youth Magazine located in Richardson, Texas, and currently have Partnered with Allen Parks and Recreation Centers - Joe Farmer and Stephen G. Terrell.