Testimonials
"Richard has extraordinary people skills, with the talent for leading large groups of people into their individual and collective greatness! He sees and draws forth the best in each one while remaining popular and respected.
Richard combines a trinity of gifts to create experiences that range from the profoundly sacred to peaks of inspirational energy. He is an expert keyboardist and superb vocalist who brings a vast range of expression in style and feeling.
From a heart opening ballad to the liveliest jazz rendition, Richard is in his element, as accomplished and professional as he is diverse".
Rev. Larry and Rev. Denese Schellink
"In sports there are those called 'franchise players" around whom you can build a whole team. Along with great charisma they bring so many gifts and talents that other team members can work with and play off. Richard Burdick is one of those rare individuals.
His amazing musical talents along with his natural ability to energize a group and bring out the very best in music team members has helped grow Spiritual Life Center from just an idea into a very successful ministry.
Whether Richard is behind the piano singing solos or backed by the 80 member Spiritual Life Center choir his talents and energy fill the room. Richard excels in all areas; voice, keyboard, organization, composition, arranging, directing and most importantly heart.
He puts his heart and soul into everything he does".
Rev. Michael T. Moran
"When Richard performs you can feel his passion and love expressing through his music. Not only is he a powerful vocalist and piano player, he also writes beautiful songs that come directly from his heart and show the deep connection he has with his inner spirit. I have been blessed to hear him sing and play his heart out many times. He touches people from the inside out and makes their hearts smile."
Rev. Lisa Hollwedel
"Richard, I wanted to thank you for the great job you did officiating at Tiffany’s wedding. It was a wonderful ceremony. While sitting there during Tiff’s wedding I thought to myself how powerful you are at leading people to God and how that is a rare, rare gift. There are people who can posture and pontificate but few who can help a person connect with God. You do that in a genuine, humble way. People need that kind of guidance.
Janet L. Parker
"I am struck by the foundation of Richard's guidance, loving soft hands guiding all through a ministry that speaks to our common and my individual soul, bringing a calm clarity that only love can touch. Richard's guidance has always been with loving kindness, knowledge, heart and discipline.
Stephen Sullivan
"I have never met anyone who more fully exemplifies the concept of Minister of Music. Richard has truly heard the call "Whom shall I send? and answered from the depth of his being. This depth and sincerity are hallmarks of the gift he brings to the world through his service as Minister and faithful traveler. I find him to be a powerful, heart-filled performer who give his performances 100% all of the time and is of the highest caliber in terms of talent and presentation. He is masterful at creating the experience of community whether it is with an audience or a long term relationship with a choir. He is creative, inventive, disciplined and Spirit-led. It is with joy that I wholeheartedly recommend Richard Burdick and affirm his enormous gift of healing and inspiration for the world through music".
Rev. Susan Burnett-Hampson
"I am reminded how valuable Richard is as a minister, first and foremost. During my dark periods it was Richard who helped me get through these times. His love, support, and insight come shining through as clear as the notes and range he is able to sing. Richard is a leader of spirits, people and voices.
Andy Robles