Richard Childress

Richard Childress is an experienced pastor currently serving at Saint John Vianney Parish within The Roman Catholic Diocese of Nashville since July 2020. Prior to this role, Richard held the position of Associate Pastor at Immaculate Conception Parish from July 2018 to July 2020 and was a seminarian in the Diocese of Nashville from 2012 to May 2018. Richard's diverse professional background includes work as an HVAC Technician at Childress HVAC Services and Trevecca Nazarene University, as well as roles in logistics at United Parcel Service and as Discipleship Pastor at REAL Life Church of the Nazarene. Richard’s academic qualifications include multiple degrees from the Pontifical College Josephinum and Trevecca Nazarene University, highlighting a strong foundation in theology and pastoral care.