Father Gene Strickland

• Married for 45 years to Linda with one adult son, Shon
• Degree in Criminology from Florida State University
• US Army Military Police
• Over 2 decades in law enforcement experience. Gene started at The Leon County Sheriff’s
• Office and then went on to work for State Law Enforcement Agencies.
• Master of Divinity from the University of the South
• Ordained to ministry as an Anglican Priest
• Founder and Lead Pastor of First Responders Initiative. Which is dedicated to strengthening the marriages and families of Tallahassee’s 1800+ First Responder Families.
• 20 Years Ministry experience
• Greatest passion is family equipping and discipleship; to coach and mentor men who seek to walk fully in their shepherd roles as leaders, husbands, and fathers.
• Extensive ministry experience teaching and counseling in marriage, Biblical identity, leadership, and Biblical discipleship

Father Strickland can also be reached at stricklandl@leoncountyfl.gov, or by phone at (850) 756-1533.