Richard has served as the preacher since 1986 (Webster Street). Needmore Road since January 2020
Richard has preached the gospel in many states and several foreign countries, including Jamaica, the Republic of South Africa, and the Czech Republic.
Richard lectures regularly on religious topics and has authored many chapters for religious commentaries (e.g., Annual Denton Lectures, Shenandoah Lectures, and others). He has authored two tracts — Who Is Accountable to God and A Christian Response to Racism.
Richard Melson is an instructor at The Central Carolina School of Preaching (Sumter, SC).
Brother Melson has been an adjunct instructor with the Midwestern School of Preaching, teaching classes in Hermeneutics, Introduction to New Testament Greek, Apologetics, and Christian Evidences, along with textual studies. He is a certified Deep Listening Skills Instructor and FEMA Certified Trainer for Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools.
Education
- Graduate of the Southern California School of Evangelism – Buena Park, CA
- Honorary Alumnus of the Memphis School of Preaching and Southwest School of Biblical Studies
- Attended SUNY at Fredonia, Fredonia, NY
- Attended Sinclair Community College, Dayton, OH
- Received BA in Religion from Summit Theological Seminary, Peru, IN
- Graduate Studies at Alabama Christian School of Religion, Cincinnati Christian College, and Houston Graduate School of Theology
- Received a Master’s Degree in Theological Studies from Houston Graduate School of Theology
- Received Master’s Degree in Religious Education – The Theological University of America
- Received Doctor’s Degree in Religious Education – The Theological University of America