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Jim Richards was saved and answered the call to preach at age seventeen. He pastored for twenty-one years in Louisiana, later serving as Director of Missions in Bentonville, Arkansas. He has preached over 150 revivals traveling and ministering in all 50 states and sixteen countries. He has preached at seminary chapel services, pastors' conferences, state conventions, and the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention. Dr. Richards has served the SBC on various committees and boards.

Dr. Richards’ education includes two undergraduate degrees, a Masters of Divinity from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary in Memphis. He was recognized as a Distinguished Alumnus of both seminaries. In June 2007, Dr. Richards was elected First Vice President of the Southern Baptist Convention.

When the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention was formed in November of 1998, Dr. Richards became the first Executive Director. The SBTC has experienced phenomenal growth both numerically and financially. The convention has become an important partner for churches in Texas and with the Southern Baptist Convention.

Dr. Richards and his wife, June, have three children and three grandchildren.