Hello! My name is Pastor Michael Hayes. I grew up as a member of the Berean Seventh-day Adventist Church and have been involved with the church for most of my life. I have been a chaplain and a pastor for over 25 years and in that time I’ve learned that to love people is what is most important.

My passion is to do everything I possibly can to show as many as I can the deep and abiding love that God has for them. There is no one outside of God’s loving reach. I believe in the ministry of all peoples within the church and outside the church walls. I believe that God loves all kinds of people and so should we. I believe our church should reflect this fact through the boundless impact of God’s love in its membership and constituents. I believe as the Bible says that Heaven will be filled with people from every family, nation and language. Richardson church is all about reaching people with the Gospel (good news) of Jesus Christ that forgiveness and fellowship is available to all willing to accept his family invitation. In short, we want to bring Heaven as close to earth as possible.

I know personally from experience that the true agape’ love of God can be difficult to find in our world today. So many have been beaten down by life and all of its challenges. I have the rejection that many have experienced in this world and lived in the darkest places imaginable. But even there, God found me! And He wants us to help find others who are broken and bruised in this world of pain and give them the light that brightens the gloom. I believe that we have the answer to all of life’s sufferings. It is the love and grace of Jesus Christ. His love is truly transformational. I know because I seek to live in His love daily. And you can too! Come visit with us at Richardson and experience this love first hand. We’ll be looking for you!

Jonny Wilczynski has always had a passion for youth ministry. After spending six years working at summer camp, he left his job in marketing to become a pastor. He has spent most of his life living in Texas, and has been the youth and young adult pastor at Richardson Seventh-day Adventist Church since 2019.

Some of his favorite aspects of his job include the 214 youth service, Infinite Hope, spending time at NDAA, youth game nights, and young adult vespers. Jonny is married to his best friend, Steph, and they are enjoying each moment with their much prayed for son, Jayce.

My name is Sven and I was born and raised in Norway. I have served as a minister in Norway and the US for the past 22 years. I want the image of Christ to fill my life and the people around me (John 3:30). I love empowering people to grow spiritually and corporately. Will you join me in the work for His glory?

Ruber Leal is the Family Ministries Director for the Texas Conference, the Associate Pastor at Richardson Seventh-day Adventist Church in Richardson Texas, and the founder of ForeverONE© Ministries.

His passion is to empower people to experience the meaning of life.

Carlos grew up in California, he accepted Christ as His Savior as a teen. Afterward, God opened the door for him to be involved in church ministry in the areas of preaching and giving Bible studies. He studied in Pacific Union College and Universidad de Montemorelos. It was in Montemorelos his passion for ministry grew and at the same time met his college sweetheart Lisseth.

They married in 2005 and eventually, their family grew with their two sons Alexander and Tiago in the following years. As a family, they love to travel and meet new places.

They love the Lord and love serving Him.