Rev. Courtney Richards
Director of Alumni Relations and Advancement Communications
Biography
Rev. Courtney Richards is a lifelong Disciple and grateful graduate of Brite Divinity School (M.Div. ’96). Raised at First Christian Church, El Paso and ordained in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Courtney spent 25 years in congregational leadership at Geist Christian Church in Indianapolis, Indiana; Phillips Theological Seminary in Tulsa, Oklahoma; Harvard Avenue Christian Church, Tulsa, Oklahoma; and most recently served as Communications and Development Manager at Week of Compassion, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
Richards lives in St. Louis with her husband Brad Lyons (President and Publisher at Chalice Media), where she loves tending a rapidly-expanding garden, planning the next road trip and playlist, trying new recipes, and being a bonus-mom to Blake, Summer, and Zoe.
Rev. Richards' published work includes:
Walking with Jesus in New Life: A 30-Day Devotional Journal (NRSVue Bible Journals, Friendship Press, 2023)
Earthen Vessels: A 30-Day Leadership & Vocation Journal (NRSVue Bible Journals, Friendship Press, written, unpublished) - Be Ready: An Advent Devotional (Chalice Press, 2022); editor, for Week of Compassion
It's Not All About You: Young Adults Seeking Justice (Chalice Press, 2012); co-editor
A Fast That Lasts (One Great Hour of Sharing (United Church of Christ) & Week of Compassion (Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 2003); coordinator/writer/editor, curriculum redesign