Guest Preacher Minister DeAndra M. Richardson

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e -4ndro Minister DeAndra M. Richardson is a native of Philadelphia. Min. Richardson is an Associate Minister at the Church ofthe Redeemer, Baptist in Philadelphia, Pa. and was licensed to preach in 2015. In this capacity, Minister Richardson has served with the Worship Team, facilitated a Quarterly Leadership Conference and the Rites of Passage program for young girls.

In addition to sharing teaching responsibilities at the Church of the Redeemer,Baptist, Minister Richardson also serves as a workshop facilitator and guest lecturer. She previously worked as the Coordinator of Supervised Ministries at the Palmer Theological Seminary and as an Adjunct Professor of History at the Community College of Philadelphia.

Minister Richardson was educated in the Philadelphia Public School system and received a B.A. in History Education from the University of Delaware and an M.A. in American History from Purdue University. Minister Richardson most recently earned a Master of Divinity from the Lutheran Theological Seminary ofPhiladelphia/ United Theological Seminary.

Minister Richardson enjoys spending time with her husband and their two children Joy and Aaron. Keith

6 Minister Richardson isencouraged by the Word in Joshua 1 :9 "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."