June 31, 2025

RIVERSIDE, CALIF.—Southeastern California Conference (SECC) is excited to announce Dr. David Richardson as the newly appointed Black Ministries Evangelist.

After more than ten years away, Richardson has returned to the SECC as the new Black Ministries Evangelist. Richardson brings extensive experience from his previous role as Vice President for Student Life and Mission at Oakwood University, where he led student spiritual development, co-curricular programming, and mission alignment. His background also includes leadership roles at Walla Walla University and pastoral work in several Southern California churches.

In his new role, Richardson plans to focus on collaboration, discipleship, and sustainable, community-focused ministry rather than working alone. He emphasizes partnering with churches to develop strategies that grow leaders, strengthen mission, and deepen spiritual life beyond events. Excited to return to the conference where he first began ministry, Richardson, alongside his wife Chasity, looks forward to helping SECC churches intentionally transform lives through mission-driven evangelism and discipleship.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. David Richardson.