Everyone needs a place in the storm of life. That place must be Jesus. He has paid the price for our salvation, our healing, our deliverance, our everything. He is victorious over death, hell and the grave. He lives for every more at the right hand of the Father to make intercession for us.
We must receive Jesus as our Lord and Savior, but it must become more than words. It must become a way of life. He must become our refuge in the storms and our hope in time of needs. He also must be our guiding light in everyday life. We must anchor ourselves in his Word, allowing Him to be Lord of our lives.

Dr. Richard Sparks created Lionheart Ministries in Athens, Al. in 1997 to break down the walls of traditions in the church today. He has served as the pastor of Southwind Christian Center from 1997 till 2012 and Lionheart Christian Church from 2012 till present. He serves as President of Lionheart Ministries and Lionheart Christian Academy.
Richard has been a Project Engineering Manager in the Nuclear Power Industry for over 30 years. Richard has taught in both the industrial settings and at the college level. Richard has degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering and Human Factors Engineering. He is a Navy Veteran.
Richard has been married to Sheila Sparks since 1979. Sheila is the founder of Lionheart Christian Academy. The Sparks have one daughter Telitha and one granddaughter Ella.