What is Richard Hartley's net worth? 'The Rev' star's musical career and ministry work is worth millions
Richard Hartley, the pastor at Haven International Ministries, is one of the most flamboyant and entertaining persons you'll ever come across. The fact that he has performed with musical legends like Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey and Aretha Franklin, and has worked in a movie with Diana Ross, should tell you about this very interesting pastor.
The 59-year-old grew up in Queens, with his mother and siblings. He kicked off his musical journey singing at the age of four in the Church of God in Christ. He eventually grew up to be one of the most sought after choir directors in New York City. Hartley was selected for a role in Vy Higgensen's 'Mama I Want to Sing' musical, which eventually led to him to stare in major roles in musicals and traveling to over 20 countries with his musical troupe.
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He also made a cameo in two of Mariah Carey's videos and also performed at the Grammy Awards show, Soul Train, The Oprah Winfrey Show and The Soul Train Music Awards show.
Richard has traveled across the globe performing gigs and concerts. For the past 14 years, Rev Hartley has served as pastor and co-founder of Haven International Ministries in Rockaway, New York. Besides his many musical accomplishments, Hartley has a Bachelor's degree in psychology from Brooklyn College in 1983. He continued studying in the same college for his post-graduate degree in counseling. He also received his Bachelor's and a Masters in theology and a doctorate in divinity in 2014 from the Mason Kelly Washington Religious Institute, New York.
After spending years traveling around the world, Richard finally settled down in Long Island, New York. Currently, he's the pastor is on a mission to build his hometown's choir group. His wife Stacey is also the first lady of the church, while his daughter, Judea, who describes herself as a "professional student" and his son Jordan all-star in 'The Rev', are helping him.
Thanks to his impressive musical career, over the years Richard has managed to amass an impressive net worth. According to Fly World Info, the pastor's net worth is estimated between $1 million to $3 million. His major source of income is through his ministry as a pastor, and also from starring on his own reality show.
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