Background
Tedesco, Richard Albert was born on September 14, 1942 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Vito and Esther (Iannelli) Tedesco.
Tedesco, Richard Albert was born on September 14, 1942 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Vito and Esther (Iannelli) Tedesco.
Graduate, Northeast Bible Institute, 1964. Bachelor of Science in Bible, Valley Forge Christian College, 1976. Master of Bible in Theology, International Bible Institute & Seminary, Orlando, Florida, 1985.
Doctor of Philosophy in Theology, Honolulu University, 1988. Doctor of Divinity (honorary), Clarksville School Theology, 1985.
Pastor, Christian Assembly Church, Uhrichsville, Ohio., 1967-1969; pastor, Christian Assembly Church, Follansbee, West Virginia, 1969-1973; business manager, secretary/treasurer department missions General Council, Christian Church North America, 1973-1980; general secretary-treasurer General Council, Christian Church North America, 1975-1982; executive director department home and foreign missions, Christian Church North America, 1981-1985; assistant general overseer for foreign concerns, Christian Church North America, 1981-1985; staff minister, director department missions and world outreach, Faith Fellowship Ministries World Outreach Center, Edison, New Jersey, since 1988; founding trustee, executive administrative secretary, Covenant Ministries International, Edison, since 1988.
Fellow International Academy Education. Member National Christian Counselors Association (professional associate member).
Married Joyce Lea Morando, August 1, 1964. Children: Lisa Renee, Stephanie Ruth.