Meet the Pastor

Pastor Richard was born and raised in Sussex County Delaware, graduating from Sussex Technical High School in Georgetown Delaware. In High School, he was a member of the "Young Marines" where he received numerous awards, including an award from the DEA for Speaking on numerous youth stages about making good choices. 

He met Jesus at 15 when a friend invited him to Church. Since then he has served in numerous ministries in, and out of the Church. He has served in homeless ministries, youth ministries, outreach ministries, discipleship ministries, and has served as an itinerant preacher and traveling performance poet. He holds a M.A. in Theology from Whitefield Seminary and is a 2020 recipient of the "Jefferson Award" He is the author of the Amazon bestseller Love Ahava.
 
He is married to Payton, who holds a B.S. in Mathematical Studies from Emory and Henry College and teaches at Seaford High School. They love drinking local coffee, eating local food, and exploring Delmarva! ​

Contact

Email pastorrichard@canvaschurchdmv.com or call 302-296-7064 for information on partnering with this ministry!