David Richardson Jr. | Conference Evangelist | Author | Speaker

David Richardson Jr. | Conference Evangelist | Author | SpeakerDavid Richardson Jr. | Conference Evangelist | Author | SpeakerDavid Richardson Jr. | Conference Evangelist | Author | Speaker

David Richardson Jr. | Conference Evangelist | Author | Speaker

David Richardson Jr. | Conference Evangelist | Author | SpeakerDavid Richardson Jr. | Conference Evangelist | Author | SpeakerDavid Richardson Jr. | Conference Evangelist | Author | Speaker

Leadership is hard work, but it is also heart work.

About David Richardson, Jr.

David Richardson Jr. is a Conference Evangelist for the Southeastern California Conference, author of Leading While Leaning, and a passionate speaker committed to equipping leaders, strengthening churches, and helping communities move to the next level through faith, leadership, and purpose.


Drawing upon experience in higher education, church leadership, evangelism, enrollment growth, student development, and executive leadership, David brings practical insight, spiritual depth, and a passion for helping individuals and organizations discover God's purpose for their future.


His presentations blend biblical principles, leadership strategy, and real-world application, helping audiences grow in faith, leadership, discipleship, and organizational effectiveness. 

Speaking & Seminar Topics

Leadership & Influence

Church Growth & Evangelism

Leadership & Influence

Leading with vision, integrity, humility, and purpose

Leading While Leaning

Church Growth & Evangelism

Leadership & Influence

Trusting God while leading through uncertainty and change

Church Growth & Evangelism

Church Growth & Evangelism

Student Development & Leadership

Practical strategies for outreach, discipleship, and retention 

Student Development & Leadership

Student Development & Leadership

Student Development & Leadership

Helping students discover purpose, leadership, and calling. 

Family, Faith & Leadership

Student Development & Leadership

Family, Faith & Leadership

Building healthy homes, strong marriages, and thriving families

Discovering Your Purpose

Student Development & Leadership

Family, Faith & Leadership

Helping individuals identify and live God's unique calling.

Organizations Served

Universities & Colleges

Executive Leadership Teams

Executive Leadership Teams

Leadership development, student success, retention strategies, campus culture, and mission-focused education that prepares students to lead with purpose, integrity, and lasting impact.

Executive Leadership Teams

Executive Leadership Teams

Executive Leadership Teams

Vision casting, organizational effectiveness, culture building, strategic planning, and leadership growth to drive alignment, engagement, sustainable results, and organizational excellence.

Nonprofit Organizations

Executive Leadership Teams

Nonprofit Organizations

Mission alignment, volunteer engagement, team development, and organizational effectiveness to amplify impact, advance the communities you serve, and strengthen long-term sustainability. 

Churches & Conferences

Businesses & Community Partners

Nonprofit Organizations

Evangelism, discipleship, church growth, leadership development, strategic planning, member engagement, leadership training, conflict navigation, and spiritual renewal initiatives that strengthen mission effectiveness and congregational impact. 



Schools & Educators

Businesses & Community Partners

Businesses & Community Partners

Student development, mentoring, leadership formation, academic success strategies, retention initiatives, student engagement, faculty collaboration, and educational excellence are designed to support whole-person growth and development. 

Businesses & Community Partners

Businesses & Community Partners

Businesses & Community Partners

Purpose discovery, community impact, leadership training, organizational culture development, team effectiveness, strategic partnerships, stakeholder engagement, and community-focused initiatives that drive meaningful results.

David Richardson Jr., Ed.D.

Conference Evangelist | Executive Leader | Author | Keynote Speaker

Dr. David Richardson Jr. is a conference evangelist, executive leader, author, and keynote speaker whose work spans higher education, leadership development, church growth, evangelism, and organizational transformation. He equips leaders and organizations to strengthen culture, advance mission, and achieve meaningful impact.

Leadership Experience

David has served in senior leadership roles at Oakwood University, Walla Walla University, and the Southeastern California Conference. His experience includes student success, mission advancement, enrollment growth, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness.

Areas of Impact

• Leadership & Influence

• Church Growth & Evangelism

• Student Development & Leadership

• Family, Faith & Leadership

•Purpose Discovery & Personal Growth

The Leading While Leaning Philosophy

Faith Before Strategy

Service Before Recognition

Purpose Before Position

Leadership begins with trust in God. Before plans are made and decisions are executed, faith provides the foundation that guides vision, purpose, and direction

Purpose Before Position

Service Before Recognition

Purpose Before Position

Titles do not define leadership. Effective leaders understand their calling and focus on advancing the mission rather than pursuing status.

Service Before Recognition

Service Before Recognition

Service Before Recognition

Leadership is an opportunity to serve others. The most meaningful influence comes from investing in people before seeking personal recognition.

Character Before Success

Humility Before Recognition

Service Before Recognition

Sustainable leadership is built on integrity. Decisions rooted in honesty, accountability, and ethical conviction create lasting impact.

Humility Before Recognition

Humility Before Recognition

Humility Before Recognition

The strongest leaders remain teachable. Humility creates space for growth, collaboration, and a deeper understanding of those we serve.

Legacy Before Achievement

Humility Before Recognition

Humility Before Recognition

Leadership is measured not only by accomplishments but by the lives transformed, leaders developed, and values passed to future generations

Books & Publications

Leading While Leaning: 30-Day Devotional

Leading While Leaning: A Leadership Memoir

Leading While Leaning: A Leadership Memoir

A practical devotional designed to help leaders grow in faith, purpose, humility, and daily dependence on God while navigating the demands of leadership

Leading While Leaning: A Leadership Memoir

Leading While Leaning: A Leadership Memoir

Leading While Leaning: A Leadership Memoir

A personal leadership journey exploring lessons learned through higher education, ministry, mentorship, service, and executive leadership

The Digressive Divide

Leading While Leaning: A Leadership Memoir

The Digressive Divide

A thought-provoking science fiction novel exploring faith, free will, cosmic conflict, and humanity's search for truth and redemption

Leading with Purpose. Serving with Impact.

For more than two decades, David Richardson, Jr. has served as an executive leader, conference evangelist, author, and speaker committed to developing people, strengthening organizations, and advancing mission.

Executive Leadership

Provided executive leadership in higher education, student development, enrollment growth, mission advancement, and organizational transformation.


Church Growth & Evangelism

Equipping churches and leaders to grow disciples, strengthen retention, and expand community impact.

Leadership Development

Training leaders to influence culture, inspire teams, and lead with purpose.


Student Success

Advancing student development, retention, and mission-focused education.

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David Richardson Jr. partners with churches, conferences, schools, organizations, and community leaders to provide practical leadership training, spiritual growth, and mission-focused development.


Whether your focus is leadership, discipleship, church growth, student success, or purpose discovery, I would be honored to serve your organization. 

David Richardson Jr., Ed.D.

Areas of Service

  • Leadership Development
  • Church Growth & Evangelism
  • Student Development & Success
  • Family, Faith & Leadership Training
  • Purpose Discovery & Personal Growth
  • Executive Leadership Training



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