Richie Hughes is an author, noted speaker, church strategist, and literary agent. He is currently serving on the Executive Committee Board of Trustees at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Serving remarkable church congregations over the years, Hughes is the former CEO and Executive Pastor of Free Chapel, based in Gainesville, GA, under Pastor Jentezen Franklin. Additionally, and most recently, Hughes served as Executive Pastor for 5 years at Redemption to the Nations Church located in Chattanooga, TN, under Bishop Kevin Wallace. Richie Hughes brings a wealth of expertise in church growth, leadership development, television ministry, commercial real estate, campus expansion, and more.
Prior to full-time church ministry, he was known as "Coach" for 15 years. As a high school basketball coach and NBA scout for the Orlando Magic and Detroit Pistons, Hughes enjoys every aspect of competitive training and bringing out the best in people.
Richie resides in Cleveland, TN, with his wife, Stephanie. They are the proud parents of two daughters and one son-in-law.