Pastor Richard has been in full-time ministry for 33 years and holds a Doctorate of Ministry (D.Min) through Vision International University and a Doctorate of Theology (Th.D) through Master’s Open Bible Seminary. He was ordained as a Bishop in January 2010 through the Council of Christian Bishops, CCBP.

In 1991 Richard and his wife Joan became the Founding and Senior Pastors of Liberty Church in Fairfield, CA., the largest ethnically diverse church in their region with partners from a variety of backgrounds, races and ages.

Pastor Richard travels extensively training thousands of pastors and leaders throughout West Africa, Philippines, China, Japan, Romania, India and Russia. Through solid Bible instruction and leadership training, pastors are empowered to minister effectively to their congregations and grow their church to the next level. He has personally helped to pioneer over 201 new churches and assisted in the training of another 164 new church plants around the world.