This presentation was given at the 2021 Hugh C. Benner Preachers Conference - Beauty Will Save the World: Preaching That Restores.

Richard Griffiths was born in Jamaica, West Indies. His family migrated to the United States, subsequently settling in Queens, NY while spending much of their time in Bronx, NY. Richard earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Binghamton University and a Masters of Arts in New Testament Biblical Literature from Alliance Theological Seminary. Deeply passionate about God's call on the lives of young people, he served ten years as Bronx Bethany Church of the Nazarene's Youth Pastor where he watched God move miraculously and definitively in a number of lives. Richard is an ordained elder in the Church of the Nazarene. After serving as founding pastor of Vine Church, he was called to serve as lead pastor for Bronx Bethany Church of the Nazarene.

A pianist and percussionist, Richard is passionate about music and all facets of musical production. An avid sportsman and spectator, he loves track and field and basketball competitions. Richard is married to his amazing wife, Yanique. The two have a beautiful son and daughter who make everyday an adventure.