Recently inducted on 27 May 2022 as Pastor of Newtownards Baptist Church. Richard grew up in the seaside village of Millisle and came to faith in Christ through the witness of Millisle CSSM in August 1984. Richard is married to Janet and they have three grown up children Adam (married to Debbie), Naomi and Ryan. Outside of church Richard enjoys reading, walking and watching football – being a lifelong and long-suffering supporter of Ards and Liverpool.