Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Affiliations
International Projects
Certification
Personal Information
References
Timeline
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KENNETH RICHARDSON, JR.

KENNETH RICHARDSON, JR.

Sierra Vista,Arizona

Summary

Pastor Ken Richardson was born and raised in North Carolina. He accepted Christ when he was 11 years old. Offering 12 years as a senior pastor and 20+ as youth pastor, with expertise in pastoral leadership with success in implementing mission and vision. Possess significant pastoral leadership and spiritual counseling experience. Strengths include delivering thought-provoking sermons, providing compassionate pastoral care, and fostering community engagement. Have proven ability to inspire congregational growth and deepened spiritual commitment among members. Committed to creating nurturing faith-based environments that encourage personal and communal growth.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Pastor-

ONE Community Church
Sierra Vista, AZ
03.2020 - Current
  • Relocate to serve as pastor for church revitalization
  • Provided spiritual guidance and direction to church members.
  • Developed weekly sermons and delivered them during Sunday services.
  • Created discipleship programs for youth and adults.
  • Assisted with administrative tasks related to church operations such as managing budgets, and scheduling staff meetings.

Senior Pastor/Church Planter-

The Neighborhood Church Intl.
Philadelphia, PA
07.2016 - Current
  • Opened the doors of The Neighborhood Church
  • Led the establishment of churches and fellowships in Kenya, Africa.
  • Organized special events such as weddings, baptisms, and funerals.
  • Provided spiritual guidance and direction to church members.
  • Developed weekly sermons and delivered them during Sunday services.
  • Led Bible study classes and facilitated small group discussions.
  • Created discipleship programs for youth and adults.

Co-Founder-

LoveAlive GLOBAL
Philadelphia, PA
01.2016 - Current
  • Overseeing multiple church plants in Kenya and international evangelism efforts.
  • Travels to Kenya multiple times a year, overseeing and spearheading multiple church plants and evangelism efforts internationally.
  • Provided guidance, direction, and oversight of all mission activities.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for necessary resources for missions.

Youth Pastor-

Word Tabernacle Church
Rocky Mount, NC
04.2009 - 11.2012

Weekly Attendance: 2,500

Weekly Youth Attendance: 250+

  • Overseer of the operations of the church in the absence of the Senior Pastor
  • Supported and assisted the Senior Pastor in the daily operations of the church

- Taught adult Bible Study and Sunday worship services

- Conducted staff meetings

- Assisted with weddings, funerals, baptisms, baby

christenings, counseling, and crisis intervention

  • Filled in for speaking engagements in churches and community events for the Senior Pastor.
  • Taught weekly Sunday Youth Church (twice per Sunday) and Wednesday Bible study
  • Planned and directed all youth programs for 250+ students (grades 6- 12)
  • Provided a solid Bible-based preaching and teaching ministry to meet the needs of the congregation and attract new members
  • Worked collaboratively with pastor, administrative assistant, and children's director

Business Manager/Youth Pastor-

Truth Tabernacle
Rocky Mount, NC
02.2003 - 07.2007

Weekly Attendance: 300.

Weekly Youth Attendance: 50+

  • Maintained financial records, prepared budgets, and monitored expenditures for multiple departments.
  • Responsible, in conjunction with the Pastor, for controlling and managing revenue projects, such as expenditures.
  • Developed and administered the budget, and approved all ministry expenses.
  • Balanced and reconciled all financial accounts on a monthly basis.
  • Provided spiritual guidance and mentorship to youth members.
  • Developed and implemented weekly worship services for teenagers.
  • Organized mission trips and retreats for students.

Associate Pastor/Young Adult Leader-

St. John 3:16 Missionary Baptist
Rocky Mount, NC
09.1993 - 08.2003
  • Served as assistant to the Senior Pastor.
  • Assisted in order of service, Water Baptism, Holy Communion, and Advisor
  • Served as an Adult Sunday School teacher and Vacation Bible School
  • Assisted the Senior Pastor in forming and implementing the overall church vision
  • Assisted the Senior Pastor in planning Sunday morning worship.
  • Director of Young Adult Fellowship (New Life Ministries)
  • Developed and implemented weekly activities for young adults to engage in.
  • Provided guidance and mentorship to young adults on personal development topics.

Skills

  • Preaching
  • Teaching
  • Pastoral Counseling
  • Preparing weekly sermons
  • Church planting experience
  • Youth Ministry
  • Grief counseling
  • Congregational Care
  • Leadership Building
  • Christian Education
  • Discipleship Training
  • Missions
  • Outreach

Affiliations

OVERSEER/CHURCH PLANTS/RESTORATION (Kenya, Africa)

The Neighborhood Church – Magena 1/2020 – Present

The Neighborhood Church – Sinai Slums 1/2020 – Present

The Neighborhood Church – Segenra 1/2020 – Present

The Neighborhood Church – Igare Town 1/2020 – Present

The Neighborhood Church – Kiagware Town 2/2020 – Present

The Neighborhood Church – Riteke 1/2021 – Present

Mombasa Bangledesh Church 2/2022 – Present

Kisii Ogembo Church 2/2022 – Present

Uben Mukuru Slums 2/2022 – Present

FOUNDER/DIRECTOR/INSTRUCTOR – (Pastors/Leaders Training Program)

Gathering of Believers, Ngong, Kenya, Africa 8/2019 – Present

Gathering of Believers, Igare Town, Kenya, Africa 1/2020 – Present

Gathering of Believers, Nairobi, Kenya, Africa 2/2020 – Present

  • Our long-term mission is to raise the consciousness of the necessity of the Word of God
  • Our immediate mission is to facilitate a biblical and academic presence, where pastors and leaders may come and be educated in biblical literacy

International Projects

  • LoveAlive Center for Community Development, 501(c)(3)
  • LoveAlive AFRICA, Consists of multiple church plants in Kenya
  • Gathering of Believers, Training program for pastors and leaders in Africa
  • Love Center for Children, Orphanage
  • LoveAlive ASIA, Offers support to Israel, India
  • LoveAlive NORTH AMERICA, Offers support throughout the USA

Certification

ORDAINED ELDER 2001

Truth Tabernacle Ministries, Rocky Mount, NC

LICENSED MINISTER 1995

St. John 3:16 Missionary Baptist Church, Rocky Mount, NC

Personal Information

Wife: Dr. Viktoria Taylor-Richardson (March 2025 - will be 20 years married)

Adult child: Taylor Richardson

Children: Jabari Clark, 12 years old; Zareah, and Zoey Taylor, 8-year-old twins

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Pastor-

ONE Community Church
03.2020 - Current

Senior Pastor/Church Planter-

The Neighborhood Church Intl.
07.2016 - Current

Co-Founder-

LoveAlive GLOBAL
01.2016 - Current

Youth Pastor-

Word Tabernacle Church
04.2009 - 11.2012

Business Manager/Youth Pastor-

Truth Tabernacle
02.2003 - 07.2007

Associate Pastor/Young Adult Leader-

St. John 3:16 Missionary Baptist
09.1993 - 08.2003
KENNETH RICHARDSON, JR.