Bishop Raymond Rivera

Since 1964, the Rev. Dr. Raymond Rivera has served our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, as pastor, preacher, denominational executive, organization founder, and community builder. Throughout this time, he has preached, taught, and modeled Christ-centered holistic ministry, particularly in an urban context. He has over 52 years in ministerial experience and service.He was Consecrated as a Bishop on September 27, 2020 by the College of Bishops , under the covering of the Council of Holistic Christian Churches and Ministries.His theological framework is Ministering in a Situation of Captivity™, based on the Old and New Testament lessons of the people of God.His program methodology is centered on his Holistic Ministry Framework including the Four Principles of Holistic Ministry™: Liberation, Healing, Community, and Transformation,Four Pillars of Community Life™:Families, Schools, Community-Based Organizations, and ChurchesFive Dimensions of Personal Development-Spiritual, Emotional, Mental, Physical, and Social Four Elements of Holistic Ministry- Conceptual, Contextual, Incarnational, and Organic