ABOUT
Rev. DAVID AUSTIN RITCHIE
David A. Ritchie was born and raised in the West Texas wilderness city of Amarillo, where he serves as the Lead Pastor of Redeemer Christian Church. He holds degrees from Amarillo College, West Texas A&M University, and Reformed Theological Seminary.
As a younger man, Ritchie identified as an agnostic. However, he had a dramatic conversion experience as a sophomore in college and subsequently dedicated his life to the ministry of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
In 2011, Ritchie replanted a historic church in Amarillo that was on the verge of near death. By the grace of God, Redeemer Christian Church has now grown exponentially, celebrating multiple conversions, baptisms, and newly planted churches.
In addition to pastoring Redeemer, David is a part-time Instructor of Religion at West Texas A&M, an op-ed writer for the Amarillo Globe News, and a highly engaged leader in the Amarillo community.
He serves on the boards of numerous non-profit organizations and ministries, including the Refugee Language Project and the Redeemer Network, and has also been an advocate for racial conciliation efforts in Amarillo.
David is married to Kate, and together they live in Amarillo, Texas with their three sons: Solomon, Samuel, and Simon Peter.