New York City is known for being the birthplace of hip hop. Hailing from this great city, the world has been introduced to generations of influential artists. The borough of Queens has produced many of them, from LL Cool J and Run-DMC to Nas and 50 Cent. On that list from Queens is Christian Hip Hop pioneer R.I.C.H., better known as Richie Righteous, Pastor Richard Ishmael.

Born in Guyana and raised in Queens, Pastor Rich and his wife SherryAnn have used music and ministry to speak boldly about faith in Jesus. Their story has always been rooted in the city, the church, the family, and a desire to reach people with truth.

In 2001, Pastor Rich and SherryAnn were married, and together they started the music label Rich Records. His performances and ability to preach have taken Pastor Rich onto well-known networks including TBN and BET. He has also been featured on projects such as The Bible Experience and the American Bible Society's Elements of Life project.

In 2009, now married with two children, Rich and SherryAnn began transitioning into the role of pastors. Under the mentorship of Pastor Elizabeth Ishmael, they stepped into leadership at the church planted by his father and began serving the congregation in a new way.

Today, Pastor Rich and SherryAnn are happily married and have four children: Sehven, Savannah, Shai, and Silas. Together, their family serves the community in Queens, New York. At Church City USA, they continue building a church that reflects the city they love: diverse, honest, energetic, and unmistakably New York.