JOSHUA RICHARDS – BELLE CENTER, OH

Welcome to our website! My name is Joshua and I live with my wife Rachael and our two children Isaiah and Lydia in Belle Center, Ohio. I am under the oversight of Rev. Bill Adams with Sports Fan Outreach Intl. and a licensed Lay Reader for the Anglican Orthodox Church under the oversight of Bishop Roy Morales-Kuhn. With their help and by God's grace I am pursuing ordination to begin a new Anglican evangelistic mission in Northwestern Ohio. I am a homeschool graduate as well as a graduate of Ray Comfort's School of Biblical Evangelism and I have over 12 years of evangelistic experience.


Testimony & Ministry Experience:

Joshua:
On August 1st, 1992, my mom helped me to understand sin and the reality of eternal hell, and I became born again. My family attended the local Baptist, Methodist, and Nazarene churches simultaneously during my childhood years. In 2002 I was baptized in water as a public confession of my faith in the Triune God at Linworth Baptist Church in Worthington, OH.

In 2006 I went on my first mission’s trip and God impressed the calling on me to share the Gospel. In 2010, God further impressed the calling for me to share the Gospel on a trip to the Ohio Summer Rendezvous homeschool retreat. A Christian passenger accompanying me drew a handwritten sign that said “Honk if you love Jesus!” and placed it the back window of the car. I noticed the favorable responses that fellow drivers had to it. 

In 2010, however, I began to experience doubts of my eternal standing with God and joined the Bethesda Amish Mennonite Church in Plain City, OH. Coincidently while attending the Mennonite church in 2014 I discovered that I could have eternal security apart from anything within me, and entirely as a result of the work of Christ. In December 2014, God called me to begin open air preaching for the first time. Realizing I could not in good conscience agree with all the doctrinal positions and being incapable to adapt the particular cultural "package" required of me I returned to Linworth, the church where I would end up marrying Rachael in 2016. 

Rachael and I moved to Belle Center, Ohio in 2017. We attended Calvary Bible Church in Lima, Ohio for almost 2 years, and afterwards for a short time the Reformed Presbyterian Church in Belle Center, Ohio to better understand reformational theology. 

In November 2017, God led me to join the George Whitefield Program led by Bill Adams of Sports Fan Outreach International. I have since shared the Gospel in 19 different states, as well as in the countries of Mexico, Honduras, and Brazil. As a result of a discussion with Bill Adams about the Book of Common Prayer, we began our journey down the Canturbury Trail. We attended the closest Anglican church, Christ the King Anglican in Dayton, Ohio for a few months to understand how how the liturgy of an Anglican service "worked". When the COVID-19 plague closed churches for a time, we began worshiping at home, reading the Daily Offices together as a family. This also gave me time to complete the requirements for obtaining a certificate from the School of Biblical Evangelism online from Living Waters.  

Desiring more oversight and accountability from a like-minded organization, I discovered the Anglican Orthodox Church International, which wholeheartedly supports our convictions of living the Christian life based on Bibles translated from the Textus Receptus line of Greek manuscripts, the 39 Articles, and historic Prayer Books. We believe this lends itself to doctrinal and Biblical principles affirming the Faith once delivered to the saints (also known as the 'Old Paths') and a mentality of knowing God and making Him known. Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!

Rachael:

Growing up, I loved going to church and AWANA, and hearing Bible stories and scripture at home. I also learned Bible concepts in my homeschooling. My parents tell me I prayed a "sinners prayer" to God at around 3 or 4 years old. By the time I was 7 years old and my dear great grandma passed away, I knew that I had placed my faith in Jesus and would be seeing her again in heaven. I was baptized at 10 years old. After a few rocky teenage years, spiritually speaking, I rededicated my life to Christ at a Christian youth conference. Since then, I have been blessed with opportunities to grow spiritually through worship and fellowship with other believers, Bible classes, missions trips, local evangelism (in England with Answers in Genesis and 5 different states, as well as in Mexico and Brazil) and prayer at home alone or with my husband and children. I thank God for the peace of His presence through times of loss and pain, the conviction of sin when I am in the wrong, and the hope He gives me of an eternal, heavenly home with Him.
 
Our ministry is to preach Christ through tracts, scripture signs and banners, personal conversations, prayer walks, and open-air preaching the Gospel.

We believe God’s will for all outreaches is to love God, love people, and share Christ MORE!
Grace, mercy, & peace

The Richards Family

Joshua, Rachael, Isaiah, & Lydia

What We Do

(Click on each tab below):

Local Ministry

Anglican Mission:


With the oversight of the Anglican Orthodox Church, we are in the process of developing an Evangelistic Anglican Mission in Northwestern Ohio to disciple and equip those to know Jesus Christ through His Word, the 39 Articles of the Church of England, and the historic 1662 Book of Common Prayer. Join us!


Intentional Evangelism:


We also share the Gospel at local Courthouses, festivals, sporting events, busy intersections, abortion mills, and anywhere there are people. We use open air preaching, tracts, Gospel signs, banners, crosses, music, prayer, and other ways to share Christ. We are always looking for more evangelists to join us. Contact us today to find out how you can serve!


Blessing Box:


We have a Blessing Box at our residence, which allows us to collect donated items and deliver them to those in need (fires, natural distasters, rescue missions, etc.). Due to the size of our operation we are unable to ship any items at this time. If the Lord is leading you to donate any unused household items (canned food, clothing, household items etc.) for our ministry, please let us know in the "contact us" form!


Itinerant Ministry

Sports Fan Outreach:


We are actively involved in preaching Christ with Bill Adams of SFOI at various sporting events.


Family Bicycling Outreaches:


Lord willing, we will be traveling via bicycle with our two children to share Christ this spring/summer and camp overnight.

Prayer Ministry

Prayer Requests:


If you have any prayer needs, please send them to us in the contact form on this page.


Prayer Stand:


At some outreaches we will set up a Prayer Stand that will encourage people to walk over to us and share their prayer requests.


Prayer Walks:


Prayer walking involves intentionally looking for people and asking them if they have any prayer requests. We make it a point to try to offer prayer for people wherever we go, and share the Gospel in the prayer. It was using this method that Joshua met his wife Rachael!


Prayer Conference Call


Are you an evangelist in Ohio? Join our group prayer conference call for Ohio evangelists. 


Where: http://www.freeconferencecall.com/


Men's Prayer Meeting:

Wednesday Nights @ 8:30 PM EST


Women's Prayer Meeting:

Thursday Nights @ 8:00 PM EST


Dial-in number (US): (425) 436-6347

Access code: 303707#

International dial-in numbers: https://fccdl.in/i/therichardsfamily

Online meeting ID: therichardsfamily

Join the online meeting: https://join.freeconferencecall.com/therichardsfamily


For additional assistance connecting to the meeting text 'Call Me' to the Dial-In number above and you will be called into the conference. Message and data rates may apply.






2021 Richards Family Ministry Schedule

Training Opportunities:
Preaching Practicum

Where: https://www.sfoi.org/openairpreacherhermeneutic
When: March 16-April 24 & April 27-June 12
Contact: Heath Pucel

George Whitefield Program TrainingWhere: Chattanooga, TN
When: June 14-18
Contact: Bill Adams

Multi-Day Evangelism Opportunities
(To sign up for multi-day events, register
here)
Super Bowl Outreach
Where: Tampa, Florida
When: Jan 27-Feb 7
Contact: Bill Adams or Jason McGough of SFOI


NBA Final Four Outreach

Where: Indianapolis, Indiana
When: Apr 2-6
Contact: Bill Adams of SFOI

NFL Draft
Where: Cleveland, OH

When: Apr 29-May 1
Contact: Bill Adams of SFOI

Ohio Bicycling Missions Trip
Where: TBD, OH

When: May 15-16
Contact: Joshua Richards

One-Day Evangelism Opportunities
(Click the "Sign Up" button below if you can commit to help!)

SFOI 1,000 Bluejackets NHL Outreaches
Where: Columbus, OH
When: Mar 2, 9, 11, 13, 15, 22, 25
Apr 6, 8, 10, 12, 27
May 3, 5, 7, 8
Contact: Joshua Richards

Indian Lake Boat Show Outreach
Where: Indian Lake, OH
When: Mar 6
Contact: Joshua Richards

Strawberry Festival Outreach
Where: Troy, OH
When: June 5
Contact: Joshua Richards

Rail Festival
Where: Dayton, OH
When: June 26
Contact: Joshua Richards

Red White & Boom Outreach
Where: Columbus, OH
When: July 3
Contact: Joshua Richards

Lighthouse Waterfront Festival Outreach
Where: Toledo, OH
When: July 10
Contact: Joshua Richards

Three Rivers Festival Outreach
Where: Ft. Wayne, IN
When: July 18
Contact: Joshua Richards

Celina Lake Festival Outreach
Where: Celina, OH
When: July 24
Contact: Joshua Richards

Rock The Lake
Where: Indian Lake, OH
When: Aug 7
Contact: Joshua Richards

Flag City Balloon Festival Outreach
Where: Findlay, OH
When: Aug 14
Contact: Joshua Richards

Bucyrus Bratwurst Festival Outreach
Where: Bucyrus, OH
When: Aug 21
Contact: Joshua Richards

Black Swamp Arts Festival Outreach
Where: Bowling Green, OH
When: September 11
Contact: Joshua Richards

SFOI 1,000 BGSU Falcons Football Outreach
Where: Bowling Green, OH
When: September 11 & 18
Contact: Joshua Richards

Oktoberfest Zinzinnati Outreach
Where: Cincinnati, OH
When: Oct 2
Contact: Joshua Richards

Street Fair Outreach
Where: Yellow Springs, OH
When: Oct 9
Contact: Joshua Richards

Pumpkin Show Outreach
Where: Circleville, OH
When: Oct 23
Contact: Joshua Richards

Ohio University Block Party Outreach
Where: Athens, OH
When: Oct 30
Contact: Joshua Richards

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Partner with us today!


Do you want more souls to hear the Gospel and trust in Christ alone? Please prayerfully consider partnering with us below! Your gifts are Tax-Deductible.

EVANGELISTS NEEDED

We are looking for a team of 10 men that want to commit to joining our team to share Christ in the state of Ohio for 2021 and beyond.


Will you respond to the call?

To be an evangelist on our team please indicate you can commit to the following expectations:

1. Pray for at least (1) hour daily.

2. Commit to (or already be doing) weekly evangelism at least once per week in one town or city in one of the (5) geographical locations in Ohio (Northwest, Northeast, Central, Southwest, or Southeast).

3. Commit to participate in at least (2) of the following yearly outreaches with our team: (Red, White & Boom in Columbus, OH; Flag City Balloon Festival in Findlay, OH; or the Pumpkin Show in Circleville, OH)

4. Submit a weekly ministry report containing the following: locations, highlights, participants, responses, ministry photos, etc.

5. Participate in a weekly team prayer conference call on the phone.

Please also respond to us with the following information:

1. The historic confession and/or creed you agree with.

2. At least (2) references; one from your pastor or elder and one from a Christian (non-family) who can vouch for your character.

3. Your preferred method of contact (Phone, email, Facebook, other)

4. Your weekly availability to do evangelism (morning, afternoon, evening & day(s) of week)

5. Distance you are willing to commit to drive (in terms of hour radius) from your home to share the Gospel.

We can equip you to get an outreach started in your town or city! Already have an outreach ministry in Ohio? Please consider "merging" with ours! Let us know if you have any questions, and I will follow up with you.



OHIO MINISTRY TEAM:
  • Our mission: to Ohio and beyond!

    Rachael at the Minneapolis Super Bowl Outreach

  • Our mission: to Ohio and beyond!

    Roger, Ricky, Mark, & Joshua at the SFOI 1000 Blue Jackets Outreach in Columbus, OH

  • Our mission: to Ohio and beyond!

    Our team at the 2019 Red, White & Boom outreach in Columbus, OH 

  • Our mission: to Ohio and beyond!

    Joshua preaching open air at the Super Bowl Outreach in Minneapolis

  • Our mission: to Ohio and beyond!

    Joshua on the subway to downtown, New York City

  • Our mission: to Ohio and beyond!

    Joshua with his cross at a Pro Life rally in Columbus, OH

  • Our mission: to Ohio and beyon

    Joshua playing Christmas carols inside Kroger in Columbus, OH

  • Our mission: to Ohio and beyond!

    Joshua with his Prayer Stand at a block party outreach near Ft. Wayne, IN

  • Our mission: to Ohio and beyond!

    Joshua with the construction team with the LBC missions trip to Honduras

  • Our mission: to Ohio and beyond!

    Joshua preaching to hecklers at the Jazz & Rib Festival Outreach in Columbus, OH

  • Our mission: to Ohio and beyond!

    Praise & Worship at the 2019 Red, White, & Boom outreach in Columbus, OH

  • Our Mission: to Ohio and beyond!

    Joshua sharing the Gospel to a pro-choice pedestrian in Columbus, OH

  • Our mission: to Ohio and beyond!

    Rachael holding a sign at the 2019 Celina Lake Festival Outreach in Celina, OH

  • Our mission: to Ohio and beyond!

    Joshua holding the cross at a Pro Life rally in Columbus, OH

  • Our mission: to Ohio and beyond!

    Our team at the 2019 Red, White, & Boom outreach in Columbus, OH

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