Pastor Richard Harris is the Lead Pastor of Upstream Worldwide Ministries. Richard brings a deep understanding of the Word of God and a combined service in Christian ministry which spans over a decade. He is a graduate of the Charis Bible College School of Ministry and the Berean School of the Bible. Before entering the ministry, Richard practiced law for twenty years at all levels of state and federal courts, including winning a case at the United States Supreme Court.
He has a degree in political science from Oklahoma State University, and a Juris doctorate from Cornell Law school, where he graduated magna cum laude. In addition to his work at Upstream Worldwide Ministries, Richard is the Executive Director of the Truth and Liberty Coalition and serves as General Counsel for Andrew Wommack Ministries and Charis Bible College.
Richard wholeheartedly believes that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is the gospel of grace. God has provided everything we need through his Son, Jesus. The saving grace of God, appropriated by faith, is a continuous thread throughout the entire Bible. Richard has devoted his ministry to leading believers into ever deepening revelation of these truths.