Michael Rich

Michael Rich's work experience is as follows:

- Pastor at Rehobeth United Methodist Church since July 2018.

- Pastor (part-time) at Faith United Methodist Church since July 2016.

- Director of Communications at Western North Carolina Conference UMC starting in January 2014.

- Congregational Vitality Strategist at Western North Carolina Conference UMC from June 2012 to December 2013.

- Interim Pastor at Western North Carolina Conference UMC from January 2012 to June 2012.

- Director of Extension Education/Community Service and Plus 50 Programs at Southwestern Community College until June 2012.

- Elder SAFE Project Coordinator at 30th Judicial District Alliance from November 2007 to April 2010.

- Staff Photographer at The Mountaineer from February 2007 to December 2007.

- Pastor at Kobe Union Church from August 2001 to June 2006.

- Pastor/Communicator at The United Methodist Church from January 1990 to June 2001.

- Private Consultant and Producer at Japan Broadcasting Corporation from January 1988 to January 1989.

- Instructor at University of Maryland from January 1987 to January 1989.

Michael Rich earned a Bachelor of Arts in Religion and Philosophy from Huntingdon College, which they attended from 1978 to 1982. Following this, they pursued further education at Duke University, where they obtained a Master of Divinity degree between 1982 and 1986. In 1984, they completed a Certificate program in Ethics and Public Policy at Wesley Theological Seminary. Finally, from 1986 to 1995, Michael Rich attended the University of Maryland, earning a Ph.D. in Recreation.