Sermons by Rev. Dr. Rick Vance

Rev. Dr. Richard (Rick) Vance joined the General Commission on United Methodist Men as director of the Center for Men’s Ministries in 2016.

Vance began his trek to the ordained ministry in 1992. Following his graduation from Wesley Theological Seminary (M.Div. 1995), he was ordained elder in the Peninsula-Delaware Annual Conference. He received a Doctor of Ministry degree in 2006 and served the conference as a pastor and leader of UMM workshops until his appointment to the commission in 2016.

Since joining the commission, Vance has published resources in leadership, discipleship and gender-based violence prevention. He leads workshops and conferences focusing on leadership, discipleship and men’s ministry.

Rick has been a keynote speaker at events throughout the U.S. and internationally. He is frequently asked to address issues related to “the discernment of spiritual gifts”, “how to reach young people”, and “the work of the Holy Spirit”.

Vance was named a fellow in the John Wesley Society of the United Methodist Men Foundation in 2017. He serves on the Board of Directors for Discipleship Bible Outreach Ministries.