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About Pastor Richard Merrion Jr.

Pastor Richard Merrion Jr. is a pastor, motivational speaker and coach. His message is simple and direct: getting knocked down doesn't mean you're defeated. Staying down does.

He teaches the G.E.T.-U.P. framework from the stage, the pulpit and one-on-one: Growth, Elevate, Triumph, Unite, Purpose. It is a mindset, not a slogan, built on the idea that a trial can become a testimony.

Where you can hear him

Pastor Richard was a featured speaker at the It's My Turn 2 Speak conference in Atlanta, where he delivered the G.E.T.-U.P. message. He speaks to churches, conferences, schools and community groups.

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What you will hear

Pastor Richard does not hand people a pep talk and send them home. He gives them a framework they can say out loud on a hard day. G.E.T.-U.P. walks through Growth, Elevate, Triumph, Unite and Purpose: five decisions that turn a trial into a testimony.

Along the way he talks about renewing your mind, reframing a failure, and choosing who and what gets a place in your life. The thread through all of it is faith and a real decision to stand.

Three ways to work with him

Want to see him first?

Watch a minute from his talk on the Watch page, then send a booking request or pick a time for a 30-minute call. His team will get back to you personally.