Dr. Richard Ledford is the Founder and Senior Pastor of Restoration Place. He carries a deep passion to see lives restored, families strengthened, and communities transformed through the power of Jesus Christ.

Pastor Richard trained at Rhema Bible Training Center under Dr. Kenneth Hagin and later earned his PhD from Life Christian University. Early in ministry, he served on staff at a large church in Ohio and traveled extensively with Dr. Lester Sumrall before planting his first church in Zachary, Louisiana. He arrived in Tallahassee in 2001 to take the senior pastorate of a 400-member congregation, which grew substantially under his leadership.

In 2010, he was led to plant again. Restoration Place launched on May 2, 2010, with nearly 700 people at its first service, and has since grown into a thriving, multicultural congregation. He and his wife, Andrea, serve together as Senior and Co-Senior Pastors of Restoration Place.

Pastors Richard and Andrea founded Restoration Place with a clear vision: We preach the Gospel and make disciples. Feed the hungry. Clothe the naked. Care for the widow. Visit the prisoner. With those Five Pillars as our continued focus, our church has grown into a place where we Gather to know God, Group to Find Freedom, Go to Discover Purpose, and Give to Make a Difference. Rooted in a commitment to helping people discover a life of Restoration through Jesus.

As Senior Pastor, Richard serves as the primary visionary and teaching pastor. His heart is to equip believers, build leaders, strengthen families, and reach the city with the life-giving message of Jesus. His preaching is marked by biblical depth, practical application, authenticity, encouragement, and his greatest desire is to see people walk confidently in their God-given purpose.

He leads Restoration Place alongside his wife, Andrea, whose wisdom, strength, and dedication help shape the church's culture and direction. Together, they are committed to building a healthy, life-giving church for every generation.

Pastors Richard and Andrea have been married for 40 years. They are the proud parents of three sons and grandparents to nine grandchildren. Family is central to their lives and ministry, and they are passionate about creating a church that feels like home.

Pastor Richard's prayer is that Restoration Place would continue to be a place where broken things are made whole, faith is strengthened, and people encounter the transforming presence of God.