Rev Dr. Richard Howell is the youngest son of Pastor David and Daisy Howell born on 6th February 1954 in Firozpur, Punjab state of India. He is married to Sunita and they have three daughters Melanie, Freda and Sabrina who are pursuing their studies. Richard has completed BA (Hons)  M.A ( Punjab University). B.D (Serampore College) M.Th (Regent Collge, Canada) and PhD (Netherland). He is an ordained minister of the Evangelical Church of India.He has written a book Transformation at Work in English language and two book in Hindi language. He has contributed various academic articles to theological journals. He is editor of a monthly magazine AIM published by EFI publication Trust in India.