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Don Richter received training through Elim Bible Institute in Lima, New York, and was ordained for ministry through Elim Fellowship International. He served on their Board of Administration and various committees for many years. In addition Don has served as a Regional Representative and continues to serve as an Area Representative. Don was instrumental in the founding of Mid-Hudson Christian Church in Wallkill, New York, and served as senior pastor for 23 years. His heart is focused on the ministry of the local church.

By God’s design he was called out of his role as a local pastor to minister to the need that many young pastors and leaders have for a father in the faith. His vision and desire is to see every person enter into all that God is establishing within His church. He believes the purpose of God is for each believer to grow into the Headship of Christ, with a mission to fulfill the great commission Christ gives the church in Matthew 28:16-20.

Don is Founder and Director of Harvest Preparation International Ministries, an apostolic ministry network, established in the United States, Africa and Mexico. He has been instrumental in planting churches in the United Statesand Mexico. He ministers to thousands of pastors and lead- ers each year in Cuba, Mexico, Ukraine, Russia, Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, Haiti, Guatemala, and the United States.

His ministry to many is personal and relational, not only through teaching and training, but through the role of fathering and mentoring as well. Don has been married to his wife, best friend, and fellow worker, Lois, since 1957. They grew into parenthood with the help of three wonderful sons, Chip, Jeff, and Matt, who have brought into the family two precious daughter-in-laws, Marybeth and Jane. They have been blessed with six amaz ing grandchildren, Ben, Jenna, Megan, Brittany, Austin and Declan. Their home and international ministry office is in Sarasota, Florida.