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Roger A RichardsonRev. 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 pastora 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 MissouriHe is married to Joi Richardson and they have two children, Naomi and Roger Richardson Jr. Read More Read Less