Rick McDaniel
Rick McDaniel is an evangelical Christian minister and author. He is the founder/pastor of Richmond Community Church in Richmond, VA. He is the author of five books including most recently 5 Habits of Happy People. McDaniel is known for his public speaking and his High Impact Living ministry broadcasts featuring his messages in video and audio format heard and viewed around the world.
Biography
Personal
McDaniel grew up in Windsor Locks, CT. He has three earned degrees including a B.A. from Southeastern University, an M.A. from Boston College and a Th. M. from Duke University. He has been married to Michelle and they have two sons Matt and Wes.
McDaniel and Richmond Community Church
McDaniel came to Richmond, Virginia in 1993 and founded the first contemporary style church in central Virginia. The church was originally Glen Allen Community Church but changed to Richmond Community Church when additional campuses were added. An Internet campus was started in 2008 and has grown to reach people in over 80 countries. The church is known for its modern style and innovative services. The church also has been recognized for their work in the community helping those in need In 2010 McDaniel was awarded the "Hometown Hero" designation for his leadership.
Speaking and Writing
Through his original message series content, McDaniel has expanded his ministry to reach well beyond the walls of Richmond Community Church. McDaniel is a noted author and writer as well as a premier speaker. His audio messages are featured on Lightsource, OnePlace as well as Audible where thousands of people around the world watch or listen to McDaniel's messages each week. He has traveled and spoken on five continents. As a writer, he blogs for The Huffington Post as well as "Christian Post" and has had articles published and has been quoted in various publications. His book 'Comeback' generated media interest from a variety of outlets including ESPN radio, Family Circle magazine and talk radio, prompting an interview from Jeff Pearlman. His recent message series ’5 Shades of Gray‘ generated media interest from a variety of outlets as well, prompting a response from The Federalist. McDaniel continues to be a media outlet, go to evangelist opinion when regional and national societal news occurs.
Publications
- McDaniel, Rick (2010). Feel Good About Life Again (ISBN 978-1448662340)
- McDaniel, Rick (2012).COMEBACK Westbow Press Authors (ISBN 978-1-4497-4126-6)