Sep 26, 2018
11 August 2018 – Milton, WI
The Rev. Donald E. Richards, better known as Pastor Don, was presented a certificate recognizing 60 years of accredited service as a Seventh Day Baptist (SDB) minister. Senior Pastor Nate Crandall presented Pastor Don with a certificate from the Seventh Day Baptist General Conference of the United States and Canada. When asked if there was anything he wanted to say on this occasion, Pastor Don led with, “To God be the glory!” He said his life is still rich and full thanks to God and recalled that the sermon at his ordination service was on the ending of the LORD’s prayer, “For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.” Pastor Don’s life and ministry have reflected this commitment.
Pastor Don has served as pastor in SDB churches in California, West Virginia, Minnesota, New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. He also served as Director of SDB Camp Joy in West Virginia.
Prior to becoming a pastor, Don Richards was in the army during World War II and a printer in California.
Pastor Don has been widowed 3 times, has 4 children and 2 step-children, 12 grandchildren, 9 step-grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren.
