What is The Overcomer’s Project?
Mission Statement
The mission of the Overcomers Project is to help people love God fully and follow the teachings of Jesus Christ. Through prayer, worship, and studying the Bible, individuals are equipped to grow in faith and walk in victory. Guided by Matthew 20:28, the project encourages serving others selflessly and reflecting God’s love in everyday life.
The Overcomers Project also seeks to strengthen families and communities, fostering compassion, forgiveness, and support. Through discipleship, life coaching, and sharing the Gospel, it provides guidance and encouragement to bring hope and transformation to those facing challenges, relying on the Holy Spirit to lead every step.
Vision Statement
Empowered by the Gospel of John 4:35 and Genesis 37:15, the vision of the Overcomers Project is to co-labor in the restoration of God’s Kingdom. By sowing seeds of hope, love, and truth, the project seeks to bring God’s redemption into the lives of individuals and communities. Through sharing the message of salvation and reconciliation, it encourages people to experience belonging and oneness in Christ.
The vision also focuses on empowering individuals to become agents of change. By spreading hope, fostering unity, and reflecting God’s Kingdom values, the Overcomers Project aspires to transform lives and positively impact the world, creating a community that embodies God’s love and restoration.
Meet the Team
Tom & Terri Richards – Founders
Tom and Terri Richards are the husband-and-wife team behind The Overcomer’s Project. Married for nearly 40 years, they bring a wealth of life experience, faith, and wisdom into everything they do. Together, they have raised four adult children and are now blessed with fourteen grandchildren who keep their hearts full and their home lively.
Tom is a retired veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a Certified Life Coach with over 30 years of experience in discipleship and evangelism. From engaging in conversations with strangers by the roadside to mentoring corporate leaders, Tom has a passion for helping people encounter the life-changing power of Jesus Christ.
Terri complements this mission with her gift of encouragement and her heart for mentoring. She has a natural ability to listen, comfort, and guide others toward freedom in Christ. Terri also brings a strong emphasis on health and wellness, believing that spiritual, emotional, and physical wholeness are all part of the journey of living free in Christ.
Together, Tom and Terri form the heartbeat of The Overcomer’s Project. Their shared vision is to walk alongside others in discipleship, health, and personal growth, equipping people to live victorious and free as overcomers in Jesus.
The Story of Jesus
Have you ever wanted to share the story of Jesus with a friend, family member or stranger on the street but didn’t know quite where to start? Watch Tom Richards, share his version of The Bridge, a 5 minute easy to follow illustration!
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