In this conversational and inspiring book, Dr. Richardson has captured the unabridged essence of Faith, Family and Fellowship, as well as his lessons-learned, and the teachable experiences associated with leading a "Family Church."
After accepting his calling as a church minister at the age of twelve, and climbing the ladder of success to become a well-respected academic scholar and spiritual leader, a recent conversation and "aha moment" planted the seed for an entertaining, inspiring, and transformational guide for pastors, church leaders, and lay persons.
It was a casual remark from a mentor and a pastor who had shepherded a fledgling church into a beacon of his community. As the two discussed their ministries, sharing the triumphs and tribulations of life in the pulpit, his mentor's words landed with a surprising weight: "Oh. You are the pastor of a family church. A church with unique strengths and the transformative power of intimacy. A church where belonging is not just a word but an actual experience."
In this conversational and inspiring book, Dr. Richardson has captured the unabridged essence of his lessons-learned, and the teachable experiences associated with leading a "Family Church." Within the 120-pages, the reader obtains an unforgettable view into the historical and instinctive nature of "The Family Church" -- one filled to the rim with the kind of faith, family and fellowship, which ignores size and numbers, and embraces actionable love, kindred kindness and awe-inspiring spiritual strength.
The book's Foreword is passionately and profoundly provided by Bishop Frederick A. Wright, Sr., the 142nd Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church.
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Rev. Dr. Roger A. Richardson is the pastor of Christ Our Redeemer AME Church in Blackjack, Missouri where he has served since 2012. He accepted his calling to the ministry at age 12 at his home church, First AME Church, Los Angeles, under the pastoral leadership of Rev. Dr. Cecil "Chip" Murray.
Rev. Dr. Richardson began his academic career at Tuskegee University, earning a Bachelor's degree in Political science. He also attended Alabama A&M University where he earned a Master's degree in Urban & Regional Planning. He is a graduate of Payne Theological Seminary where he received his Master of Divinity. He received a Ph. D in Public Administration from Auburn University.
He holds a certificate in Nonprofit Management from Auburn University Montgomery. Rev. Dr. Richardson holds a certificate in Social Science Research from ICPSR at the University of Michigan. He is also a graduate of the Management Development Program at Harvard University's Graduate School of Higher Education. In academia, he has served as a professor, outreach specialist, research director and program director.
He has served on the faculty of University of Southern Indiana, Kentucky State University, Alabama A&M University, Payne Theological Seminary, and Aldersgate School of Ministry. As a professor, he has taught a wide range of courses dealing with ministry and community development.
Rev. Dr. Richardson draws upon his experience as an educator to equip and educate the saints with the Word of God. The central focus of his ministry is preparing God's people to be Christ's ambassadors to the lost as outlined in II Corinthians 5:20.
Rev. Dr. Richardson has faithfully served as a pastor in the Thirteenth, Ninth and Fifth Episcopal Districts and has provided pastoral leadership for the following congregations:
Craig Chapel AME Church, Salvisa Kentucky
St. Paul AME Church, Hurtsboro Alabama
Emmanuel AME Church, Birmingham Alabama
St. John AME Church, Graysville Alabama
Lee Chapel AME Church, Edgewater Alabama
Christ Our Redeemer AME Church, Black Jack Missouri
He is married to Joi Richardson and they have two children, Naomi and Roger Richardson Jr.
