Richard Twiss
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| Born | June 1954 Rosebud Lakota/Sioux Reservation, South Dakota |
| Occupation | Minister, Author |
| Spouse | Katherine Twiss |
| Parents | Winona LaPointe and Franklyn Twiss |
Richard Twiss (b. June 1954 Rosebud Lakota/Sioux Reservation in South Dakota) is an American minister and author. He is a member of the Rosebud Lakota/SiouxTribe. He is the Co-Founder and President of Wiconi (wee-choe'-nee / Lakota/Sioux - "life") International.
In 1972, Twiss was a participant in the forced occupation of the Bureau of Indian Affairs Building in Washington, D.C., with the radical political group, the American Indian Movement or "AIM." Twiss later became a Christian minister, author, and public speaker.
His vision is, "To serve the Church as a bridge builder and consulting resource to see Native people come to faith and life in Jesus Christ and fulfill their God-given place in the Body of Christ."
Twiss and his wife of 31 years, Katherine, have four sons, and they currently live in Vancouver, Washington.
[edit] Publications
- One Church Many Tribes - Serving Jesus the Way God Made You (Regal Books)
- Dancing Our Prayers
- Culture, Christ, & Kingdom Study Guide
