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About Rich and Michelle Flashman

Richard Flashman was raised in a Jewish family in Newton, Massachusetts. In college a young man shared the Good News about Jesus with him and challenged him to read the Hebrew prophets. After reading Isaiah 53, Rich realized that Jesus was Israel’s promised Messiah. Soon after, God called Rich to full-time ministry. After graduating from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School with an M.Div. and a Th.M., Rich, with wife Michelle, and their three boys went on to pastor two EFCA churches in Connecticut for 27 years. During that time Rich completed the work for his Doctor of Ministry in Christian Leadership at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Presently, Rich is the Chaplain, Director of Field Education, and an Instructor at the Charles Feinberg Center for Messianic Jewish Studies as well as the lead church planter of the only English- speaking Messianic congregation in Brooklyn, New York. Rich also leads the southern Connecticut branch of Chosen People Ministries.

Testimonials

“Richard Flashman did an excellent job explaining the Fall Festivals and their end-times fulfillment. He was well received by out church and connected well to them as he spoke. We would welcome a return visit in the future.” "
Pastor Dale Ribble
Oak Lake Evangelical Free Church in Lincoln, NE
“Rich has a passion for Christ and a deep love for the Jewish people. He is uniquely qualified to speak to prophecy and current events. The congregation loved Rich and responded very well to his message.” "
Pastor Dan Mitchum
First Congregational Ossipee, NH