Richard Jett has been married for 20 years and is a father of four. He holds a Bachelor’s in Biblical Literature from Ozark Christian College and a Master’s in Theology from Liberty University. After serving in college ministry for 7 years, he transitioned to a decade-long career as a firefighter. He is the founder and chairman of Alpha Overwatch, a nonprofit supporting first responders, military personnel, and ministers. Currently, he serves as Dean of Discipleship at Victory Christian Academy. An outdoor enthusiast, he also enjoys working out, jiu-jitsu, and reading. His life verse is 1 Corinthians 4:20: “For the Kingdom of God is not just a lot of talk; it is living by God’s power.”
“If you love me, obey my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, who will never leave you.” (John 14:15-16, NLT) As dean of discipleship at our school, I had the privilege of taking our seniors on a mission trip to Puerto Rico. The trip was amazing—but not […]