Pastor Jonathan Richardson is a native of Augusta, GA.  At the age of 18 he received a divine visitation with a mandate to "GO AND PREACH THE WORD."  

 

Since this time he has been committed to preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  He graduated from Morehouse College in 2005 (B.A. Finance) and Emory Theology School in 2010 (M.Div) and completed a Doctorate of Ministry in Church Leadership (D.Min) in 2025.   

 

Pastor Richardson always had a burning desire that he would ultimately plant a church. LEAD Church's motto is to "Lead culture to Christ" with locations in Atlanta, GA and Memphis, TN.  

 

Pastor Richardson believes in the power of prayer, the gifts of the Holy Spirit, and has a heart for God and a heart for people. Pastor Richardson also received the Bishop Paul S. Morton Award for Excellence in the Emerging Church for the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship in 2018 and 2025.

 

He is the author of "Driving In The Faith Lane" and "Say It Until You See It' 31 Day Devotional.  He is also featured monthly on The Word Network and host of LEAD Today on Atlanta TV 57.

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