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.

Leading with vision, integrity, humility, and purpose

Trusting God while leading through uncertainty and change

Practical strategies for outreach, discipleship, and retention

Helping students discover purpose, leadership, and calling.

Building healthy homes, strong marriages, and thriving families

Helping individuals identify and live God's unique calling.
Leadership development, student success, retention strategies, campus culture, and mission-focused education that prepares students to lead with purpose, integrity, and lasting impact.
Vision casting, organizational effectiveness, culture building, strategic planning, and leadership growth to drive alignment, engagement, sustainable results, and organizational excellence.
Mission alignment, volunteer engagement, team development, and organizational effectiveness to amplify impact, advance the communities you serve, and strengthen long-term sustainability.
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.
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.
Purpose discovery, community impact, leadership training, organizational culture development, team effectiveness, strategic partnerships, stakeholder engagement, and community-focused initiatives that drive meaningful results.
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.
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.
• Leadership & Influence
• Church Growth & Evangelism
• Student Development & Leadership
• Family, Faith & Leadership
•Purpose Discovery & Personal Growth
Leadership begins with trust in God. Before plans are made and decisions are executed, faith provides the foundation that guides vision, purpose, and direction
Titles do not define leadership. Effective leaders understand their calling and focus on advancing the mission rather than pursuing status.
Leadership is an opportunity to serve others. The most meaningful influence comes from investing in people before seeking personal recognition.
Sustainable leadership is built on integrity. Decisions rooted in honesty, accountability, and ethical conviction create lasting impact.
The strongest leaders remain teachable. Humility creates space for growth, collaboration, and a deeper understanding of those we serve.
Leadership is measured not only by accomplishments but by the lives transformed, leaders developed, and values passed to future generations

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

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

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

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.
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