Our leadership
Lead Pastor, Adam Griffin
Connections Pastor, Adam Blanton
Family Pastor, Greta Griffin
Through ways only God can direct, Pastor Adam and his family came to Richmond First in June 2023. Pastor Adam was raised in the Church of the Nazarene and has been in pastoral ministry since 2006. Pastor has an extensive background in addition to the pastorate, he has served as a police officer, EMS personnel and owned a radio station! He
Through ways only God can direct, Pastor Adam and his family came to Richmond First in June 2023. Pastor Adam was raised in the Church of the Nazarene and has been in pastoral ministry since 2006. Pastor has an extensive background in addition to the pastorate, he has served as a police officer, EMS personnel and owned a radio station! He currently serves as a chaplain for Richmond Police Department and is a varsity basketball official for the IHSAA! Prior to coming to Richmnond First, he served as pastor in Vevay, Madison and Austin, Indiana.
Pastor Adam shares in the ministry with his wife and best friend of 19 years, Greta; three amazing kids, Sara (15), Alliah (12) and Isaac (6). He also has a few dogs that share the parsonage with the family!
"It is my greatest honor to have been called to Richmond First. God is doing something in credibly special here, and I'm humbled to just be a small part of His great plan! Come and see what God is up to!"
Family Pastor, Greta Griffin
Connections Pastor, Adam Blanton
Family Pastor, Greta Griffin
It was at District Assembly in Indianapolis after hearing Dr. Carla Sunberg preach that someone in the crowd should raise their hand and answer the call to the ministry that Greta made that decision to finally say "yes" to what God was calling her to do. Greta's heart is with the families in our church. Helping moms and dads, grandparents
It was at District Assembly in Indianapolis after hearing Dr. Carla Sunberg preach that someone in the crowd should raise their hand and answer the call to the ministry that Greta made that decision to finally say "yes" to what God was calling her to do. Greta's heart is with the families in our church. Helping moms and dads, grandparents, aunts, uncles and beyond draw closer to Jesus, and thus, closer together. Greta just so happens to be married to our Lead Pastor Adam and the mom to three beautiful kids. Greta just received her very first local ministers license and has begun pursuing her ordination.
Connections Pastor, Adam Blanton
Connections Pastor, Adam Blanton
Connections Pastor, Adam Blanton
Summing up where Adam has come from to where Adam is today, there's one phrase. "But God."
Adam answered the call to the ministry just recently and is excited to be on this journey to whatever it is that God is calling him into. Adam's desire is to see people find their way to a personal relationship with Jesus in ways that not only chang
Summing up where Adam has come from to where Adam is today, there's one phrase. "But God."
Adam answered the call to the ministry just recently and is excited to be on this journey to whatever it is that God is calling him into. Adam's desire is to see people find their way to a personal relationship with Jesus in ways that not only change their lives, but the lives of those around them.
Adam brings a lot of experience in various fields to his ministry here at R1, from nursing to law enforcement, Adam has always had a heart for service...now, that focus is service, but with with eternal value.
Adam is married to the love of his life, Lindsey, and they have three children.
Treasurer & Youth Leader
Women's Ministry Director
Women's Ministry Director
SHERRY ROBERTSON
Sherry Robertson has been in some form of leadership at R1 since 1991. She loves the Lord and loves to serve wherever He wants her to serve! She not only manages the finances of our church but also faithfully leads and teaches our HYR Calling Youth group each Wednesday evening.
Women's Ministry Director
Women's Ministry Director
Women's Ministry Director
FRAN DONER
Fran serves as our faithful Women's Ministry director. Her desire is to speak Jesus into the lives of each lady who comes through our doors.
Missions President
Women's Ministry Director
Missions President
SUE BLAIR
Sue is in her 16th year as our NMI Director. She loves the mission of the Church of the Nazarene and makes sure we do our part in supporting our missions both at home and abroad.
NDI President
Children's Ministries Director
Children's Ministries Director
ANN MORGAN
Children's Ministries Director
Children's Ministries Director
Children's Ministries Director
NANCY MILLER
Nancy has been involved in children's ministry at R1 since 1984 and loves seeing kids learn and develop their own walks with Jesus!
Church Board
Church Board: Sherry Robertson, Ralph Dungan, Judy Hartman, Bev Bullock, Janice Clarke, Lynelle Payne, Ronnie Stanley, Shirley Reichart, and Bill Cutler.