Rick Richardson

Rick Richardson is director of the Billy Graham Center Institute and its Church Evangelism Initiative, and professor of evangelism and leadership at Wheaton College Graduate School.

The Divorce and Remarriage of Evangelism and Discipleship

Jesus seamlessly blended evangelism and discipleship and we need to equip each other to do the same.

Evangelism in Leadership: As Easy as 5 Simple Steps

“If we are not missional in our daily lives, our people will not be missional, either. We cannot lead what we are not living.”

What Is Your Evangelism Question?

"The big narrative and the historical core—you can’t understand one without the other."

6 Reasons America’s Top Evangelism Churches Are Reaching the Unchurched

“If you want to see more people coming to Christ, the answer is not just finding the silver-bullet program.”

BLESS: A 5-Step Path to Relational Evangelism

"For the formerly unchurched, relationships played a part in 57 percent of the decisions to return to the church."

Evangelism Is Better Caught Than Taught

"Whether you are a busy pastor or a busy leader in your church, you can live what you lead in the area of outreach."

3 Critical Components of Leading Others Toward Spiritual Renewal

"Radical acceptance and compelling challenge—both are needed for people to find their way back to God."

It Started With Science Fiction: Reflections on Missional vs. Attractional Evangelism

Should churches primarily work at attracting seekers, or should churches practice a more missional approach?