Senior Pastor Jesse L. Richardson is the proud Senior Pastor of the historical Bethesda New Life Gospel Church located at 750 Bishop Iola B. Cunningham Way, N.E., Washington, D.C. In 1997, Senior Pastor Richardson joined Bethesda New Life Gospel church under the leadership of Bishop Iola B. Cunningham. Through the years, he served as Trustee, Deacon, Advisory Board Member and Ministerial Staff. In 2006, Senior Pastor Richardson served as Assistant to Bishop Cunningham and installed as Pastor August 2012.
Senior Pastor Richardson serves in the community where the Lord has planted him. He served on the Friends of Kenilworth Parkside Board of Trustees, a founding board member of DCPNI, and member of the Board of Ministers of the Redeeming Love Ministries.
Senior Pastor Richardson has obtained several certificates and degrees from the Trinity Bible College and Seminary. Senior Pastor Richardson has a passion for empowering the saints of God and encouraging them to mature, study and live the word of God that it may be well with them in all areas of their earthly journey.