Dr. Richard Pinder is a founding member along with Dr. Myles Munroe of Bahamas Faith Ministries International (BFMI) and has assisted in the capacities of Sr. Vice President and Pastor in the continued developement of BFMI for over 30years.

He is a Bahamian with the world in his heart.  He is a gifted speaker, teacher, motivational speaker, lecturer, administrator, counselor, advisor, and author.  He has served in Christian ministry for over thirty years. His keen administrative abilities are fully utilized as Pastor of BFM Fellowship and as Sr. Vice President of Bahamas Faith Ministries International headquartered in Nassau, Bahamas.

Dr. Richard Pinder serves as a founding trustee of the Third World Leadership Association (ITWLA), an internationally recognized group of world leaders devoted to the education, development and uplifting of third world nations and holds Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Sociology and Social Work from Oral Roberts University, a Masters of Social Work Degree from the University of Kentucky, a Masters of Divinity and a Doctorate of Ministry from Christian Life School of Theology.

A specialist in the field of Human Resources Development, Dr. Pinder has authored the book “Mobilizing Human Resources” and “Redeemed and Justified”.  His third book “The Process of Purpose” is also now available in bookstores.  Additional projects are in the process. His book “ Mobalizing Human Resources” has been used by a number of churches as a handbook for the training of their Ministry of Helps.

Dr. Pinder currently conducts Leadership Seminars for  churches and private organizations and has co-hosted a local television talk show called “Choices” as well as served as host and co-producer of the popular radio show “Music to Believe In. He is especially gifted in the area of Ministry of Helps and has traveled throughout the Caribbean, Mexico, Brazil, and the United States. 

Affectionately called Pastor Rich, he leads his fellowship with  excellence.  His planning and organizational skills are only exceeded by his commitment and dedication to the service of others. While believing that every man is created in the image and likeness of God and therefore having the ability to tap into resources above ourselves and power greater than ourselves, he has dedicated his life to helping others see and to come to the realization of their true potential by serving God.

He and his wife, Sheena are both fully committed to ministering to the world.  They are the parents of two children.  Richard Pinder Jr. and Talia Marie.