Pastor Richelle Lorde

Richelle A. Lorde graciously known as Jesus People Ministries “R.A.W.” is the daughter of Bishop Isaiah & Dr. Gloria Williams, Founders of one of South Florida’s premiere and mainstream full-gospel, word-of-faith ministries within the nation.

With over 2,500 members and partners, and an international television ministry, JPMCI looks to celebrate 37+ years in ministry. Pastor Richelle has had the privilege of working in the ministry since the age of nine years old. She began her tenure in maintenance, then secretarial, public relations, marketing, and administration. Now after two earned college degrees in Creative Writing and Communications, she holds her own as the presence and poise of “Impact TV.” She is also the frequent host of the “Right Connection” TV Broadcast, seen nationally.

R.A.W. is a proud alumnus of Miami Carol City Senior High School; a distinguished FSU Garnet & Gold Girl Alumni; and the founder of the FAU Red & Blue National Collegiate Recruiting Hostesses.

Pastor Richelle’s claim to fame began during her early days of pageantry. Since high school she claimed the title of Miss Miami Coed in 1995, served as Miss Miami Carol City, Miss Jr. Florida, Miss South Florida Coast, placed top 15 in the nationally televised Miss Florida USA Pageant, then made her final debut as a contender in the 2001 Miss Florida America Pageant. As host of the nationally syndicated TV show, Impact TV seen globally on JCTV – TBN, she aims to impact the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ!

No stranger to the stage, Pastor Richelle made her mark in the world of theatre as a British theatre student as she traveled abroad to develop her gifts. Pastor Richelle is an author, publisher, and speaker. She is a gifted contemporary entrepreneur and designer of the “Klassik Michelle” line. To know her, is to love her; she is an all-around clown that shares the love of Jesus not only in what she says but how she lives. Born for such a time as this…through her faith, family and friends Pastor Richelle’s motto remains as such: “Life is what you make of it, so produce creatively, pursue commitment, and possess character.” Psalm 37:4. This effervescent servant of God is the mother of four delightful children. Pastor Richelle and her husband, Arturo, join together to make a dynamic power team for the Glory of God!