Pastor Bio

Pastor Richard Ramirez, Founder and Senior Pastor

Good Samaritan Christian Center, Queens, New York

Richard Ramirez is a first generation American of Puerto Rican descent.  He was the fourth child in a loving family with supportive parents, raised in Manhattan's lower east side.  He is the founder and Senior Pastor of Good Samaritan Christian Center, established in 2000.  Richard currently resides in Manhattan, New York, with his devoted wife, Evelyn.

Pastor Ramirez is an exciting, dynamic and innovative member of the clergy.  His sermons promote spiritual, social and intellectual growth among his audiences.  He preaches from a solid scriptural foundation, bringing to light new understanding and applications of Kingdom principals.

Pastor Richard commenced his ministry at age thirteen.  His calling was to motivate others to positive changes and outcomes.  He inspires audiences to acknowledge Jesus as their Savior, follow His teachings and serve others.  He has been a guest speaker at churches throughout the Tri-State area, the Caribbean and Central America.

Pastor Richard is known to many as a ‘passionate soul winner for Christ,' His life has not been about ‘religion,' but about trust and faith in God, his personal relationship with Christ, his devotion to his family and the worth of souls.  He expounds from the Scriptures the prosperity of Gods love, inspiring people to seek a path of spiritual growth one which will lead them to their Prophetic Purpose and destiny.  He continually motivates people to be Christ centered by engendering their desire to serve, this is, and always has been, his Mission.