Father Gene Strickland

Department of Law Enforcement - Chaplain

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.

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