Shari Richmond, Ministry Assistant
(901) 853-2668 Ext. 137
Birthday: September 17
Originally from: Jackson, Mississippi
Education background: B.A. in Foreign Languages and International Trade from Mississippi College, Clinton, Mississippi • M.C.E. from Mid- America Baptist Theological Seminary, Memphis, Tennessee
Ministry background: Preschool and Children’s Ministry Intern at Colonial Heights Baptist Church, Jackson, MS, 1998-2000 • Children’s Ministry Assistant at Colonial Heights Baptist Church, Jackson, MS, 2000-2004 • IMB Summer Missionary in Colombia, South America, 2001 • Children’s Ministry Teacher at Iglesia Bautista Vida Abundante (Abundant Life Baptist Church), Jackson, MS, 2003-2004 • Minister of Children at Ridgeway Baptist Church, Memphis, TN, 2005-2006
I started working for CFBC: May 7, 2006
My family: My wife, Amy, and my son, Tyler (6 months)
My role at CFBC: I provide leadership in planning, preparing and conducting children’s ministry programs and events. This includes Sunday School, Children's Church, AWANA, Girls in Action, Royal Ambassadors, Vacation Bible School and summer camps.
Personal story: I grew up in a Christian home and accepted Christ as my personal Savior and Lord at the age of eight. Since that time, I knew God had a special plan for my life. During my freshman year of college, I surrendered my life to full-time Christian service, specifically to children’s ministry. It is an absolute joy and privilege to serve the Lord by ministering to children and their families!
Recent books I’ve enjoyed: Lead the Way God Made You by Larry Shallenberger and Raising a Modern Day Joseph by Larry Fowler
Most fulfilling part of my job: My heart’s desire is to see boys and girls come to know Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord, and to make Him known to their family and friends.
Places of service available in my ministry: Our children’s ministry always needs additional teachers in Sunday School, Children's Church, AWANA, GAs and RAs. There’s a place for you!
Spiritual gifts: Serving and teaching
My hobbies: Trying to make my son laugh
I hope heaven includes: NOT volleyball!
If I could live at any point in history... Here and now!
The smartest thing I’ve ever done: Asking Amy to marry me!
The dumbest thing I’ve ever done: Falling through the ceiling of my parent’s house...twice!
The best way to pray for me: Pray that God will use me as a vessel to bring others to His kingdom.