Dr. James B. Richards accepted Christ and answered the
call to ministry in 1972. His dramatic conversion and passion to
help hurting people launched him onto the streets of Huntsville,
Alabama. Early on in his mission to reach teenagers and drug
abusers, his ministry quickly grew into a home church that
eventually led to the birth of Impact Ministries.
With doctorates in theology, human behavior, and alternative
medicine, and an honorary doctorate in world evangelism, Jim has
received certified training as a detox specialist and drug
counselor, as well as a trainer for the National Acupuncture
Detoxification Association (NADA). His uncompromising yet positive
approach to the Gospel strengthens, instructs, and challenges
people to new levels of victory, power, and service.
Jim’s extensive experience in working with substance abuse,
codependency, and other social/emotional issues has led him to
pioneer effective, creative, Bible-based approaches to ministry
that meet the needs of today’s world.
Most importantly, Jim believes that people need to be made whole by
experiencing God’s unconditional love. His messages are simple,
practical, and powerful. His passion is to change the way the world
sees God so that people can experience a relationship with Him
through Jesus.
Jim and his wife, Brenda, have six grown daughters and fourteen
grandchildren. They continue to reside in Huntsville,
Alabama.