Richie Hughes

Board Member at Oral Roberts University

Richie Hughes is a speaker, coach, church strategist, author, and literary agent. Richie has traveled the world, serving church staff and leadership teams through church consulting. Richie was known as “Coach” for 15 years as a high school basketball coach and NBA scout (Orlando Magic). After his coaching season ended, he accepted the position of CEO / Executive Pastor at Free Chapel and Jentezen Ministries in Gainesville, GA. Currently, Richie is the Executive Pastor of Redemption to the Nations Church – Global Campuses. Richie is also the Chief Operating Officer of Kevin Wallace Ministries and Ruach Global Network, located in Chattanooga, TN. Richie authored "Start Here, Go Anywhere," and one of his writings was published in the "Chicken Soup for the Soul -Inside Basketball" edition. Richie has served as a contract negotiator, representative, and marketing director for numerous Christian authors.