The Rev. Robert F. Fowler, III
Fr. Robert arrived at St. Luke’s in December of 2015. He came to Alabama from St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church in Carrollton, Georgia, where he served as Curate after his graduation from Sewanee: The University of the South in 2013. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, he grew up in the United Methodist Church in Albany, Georgia. The oldest of three children, he was active in the church as well as the church-sponsored Boy Scout troop, where he received his Eagle award. He was confirmed in the Episcopal Church in 1988 at St. Luke’s in Atlanta. He attended Georgia Tech and has post-graduate degrees from Georgia State University and Georgia Southwestern State University.
The father of two grown children, Rick and Rainey, he enjoys movies, baking, travel, and trivia. During his seminary time, he traveled to Tanzania on a mission trip, serving with a local priest in the central portion of the country. His chaplaincy work was completed at NCH Healthcare in Naples, Florida, in 2011. Fr. Robert was active in the Diocese of Atlanta before moving to Jacksonville. He is delighted to be serving as Rector to the people of St. Luke’s parish, as well as working with the students, faculty, and staff at Jacksonville State University. In his spare time, he enjoys playing (at) the piano, an occasional game of tennis, and performing on stage in Anniston and Gadsden.
He serves on the Board of Trustees of Sewanee (representing the Diocese of Alabama), the Board of the Exchange Club of Jacksonville, and the Meals on Wheels Board. He is working to obtain his Doctor of Ministry from Sewanee (which will take about 5-6 years). He also serves as the Secretary of the Diocese of Alabama.
Prior to the ministry, Fr. Robert worked first in the real estate and construction business and then for 20 years in the investment business. Pastoral care is a ministry near and dear to his heart. He feels that working with clients on their financial goals prepared him for a ministry of listening and counseling. He genuinely enjoys people, likes to laugh, and feels that everyone has gifts and treasures to contribute to the mission of the Church..