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Elder Rich

Background​

  • Profession: Medical Doctor with extensive medical expertise
  • Location: Kansas
  • Ministry Role: Elder in Encounter Church network
  • Key Relationship: Close friend and ministry partner with Elder T and Tony

Ministry Calling and Leadership​

  • Tributary Ministry Initiator: Recognized need for authentic spiritual refreshing and brought friends to Encounter Church
  • Leadership Vision: "Rich thought it was a great idea to fast and pray and to bring his buddies down to the big town of Raywood. And have them get refreshed, some refreshing"
  • Ministry Partnership: Works closely with Apostle Delmar in expanding tributary network

Encounter Church Connection​

  • Initial Contact: Brought Elder T and Tony to Liberty, Texas for ministry encounter four years ago
  • Faith Foundation: Led strict Bible study group seeking deeper spiritual truth
  • Witness to Miracles: Present for Tony's stroke healing and T's heart healing
  • Continued Partnership: Regular participant in elder leadership meetings

Tony's Stroke Healing - Founding Miracle​

  • Bringing Friend for Help: Brought Tony who had suffered severe stroke to Encounter Church
  • Initial Healing: Witnessed Tony's partial recovery on Friday night
  • Beach Ministry: Transported Tony to beach for continued ministry despite setback
  • Complete Restoration: Present when Apostle cast out spirit of stroke and Tony ran across yard

Seven Questions Miracle​

  • Bible Study Leader: "Rich had us in, let's call it somewhat of a Bible study, but we were really strict in the Word, and we were just seeking the Lord"
  • Question Preparation: Led study group that prepared seven theological questions
  • Divine Answers: Witnessed Apostle answer all seven questions through Holy Spirit revelation without prior knowledge
  • Foundation Building: This experience established credibility and foundation for tributary ministry

Ministry Network Development​

  • Kansas Elder: Serves as regional elder for Kansas area
  • Tributary Model: His location represents successful tributary model being replicated across United States
  • Leadership Meetings: Regular participant in elder network strategic planning
  • Denver Expansion: Planned to accompany Apostle Delmar to Denver for ministry exploration

T's Heart Healing Witness​

  • Unknown Condition: T had hidden heart condition from everyone including Rich
  • Divine Revelation: Present when Apostle received revelation about T's heart issues while driving
  • Power Manifestation: Witnessed T's body becoming immobilized during prayer
  • Medical Validation: As medical doctor, could confirm healing results

Professional and Spiritual Authority​

  • Medical Background: Brings medical expertise to ministry team
  • Spiritual Discernment: Recognizes authentic supernatural ministry vs. religious performance
  • Leadership Development: Helps establish credibility for ministry through professional standing
  • Strategic Partnership: Bridges medical and spiritual understanding

Beach Ministry Documentation​

  • Witness to Multiple Miracles: Present for numerous supernatural manifestations
  • Meth Addict Deliverance: Witnessed prophetic revelation and deliverance ministry
  • Word of Knowledge: Saw demonstration of supernatural knowledge through Holy Spirit
  • Credibility Builder: Professional medical background validates extraordinary claims

Key Quotes from September 25, 2025​

"Rich thought it was a great idea to fast and pray and to bring his buddies down to the big town of Raywood"

"Rich had us in, let's call it somewhat of a Bible study, but we were really strict in the Word, and we were just seeking the Lord" (T describing Rich's leadership)

Ministry Philosophy and Approach​

  • Seeking Truth: Led friends in serious Bible study seeking deeper spiritual reality
  • Open to Supernatural: Willing to travel for authentic spiritual encounter
  • Medical Perspective: Brings scientific background to validate supernatural healing
  • Leadership Development: Models how professionals can integrate faith and calling

Future Vision and Involvement​

  • Denver Ministry: Planned participation in Denver ministry exploration
  • Network Expansion: Continued development of Kansas tributary location
  • Leadership Support: Ongoing participation in elder network strategic planning
  • Professional Bridge: Represents integration of medical profession with supernatural ministry

Elder Rich represents a unique combination of medical expertise and spiritual authority within the Encounter Church network. His professional background as a medical doctor provides credibility and validation for the healing ministry, while his spiritual leadership demonstrates how highly educated professionals can embrace and promote authentic supernatural Christianity. His role in initiating the tributary ministry model through bringing friends for spiritual refreshing has become the template for ministry expansion across multiple states. His continued partnership with Apostle Delmar in developing the elder network positions him as a key figure in the global expansion strategy.