About the Pastor
Rev. Richard Vincent was born in Augusta, Maine in 1970. He was raised by his mom during the early years of his life and in later years he was cared for by aunts and uncles. He considers his Aunt Beverly Vincent, who was the means of him finding true salvation, to have been one of the most important role models in his life.
Rev. Richard Vincent graduated from Nokomis Regional High School of Newport, Maine in 1988. He also graduated from the United Pentecostal Bible Institute of Fredericton, New Brunswick in 1991. Richard Vincent commenced his preaching ministry at the age of 20 and Pastoral ministry at the young age of 23.
On June 18, 1994 Richard became married to the love of his life Daffaine Mae Pottle of Mars Hill, Maine. Daffaine is foremost a wonderful wife and mother. They have three marvelous children, Michaela, Storm and Mycah. Daffaine has worked in the business field as a secretary and news analyst. She has also served as a foster parent. Daffaine attended Beal College of Bangor, Maine and Northern Maine Community College of Presque Isle. Currently she is enjoying being a mother, full-time homeschooling parent, and a supportive part of ministry at Abundant Life.
The Vincent’s first congregation, located in Cherryfield, Maine, with a town populous of 800 people became a growing congregation during their five year tenure. After faithfully serving at the Cherryfield Pentecostal Church, the calling of God led the Vincent’s to Fort Fairfield, where Richard would assume the duties of pastor at the Fort Fairfield United Pentecostal Church on August 16, 1999. Under the Vincent’s leadership at the Fort Fairfield United Pentecostal Church, the ground breaking efforts to launch the opening and establishment of Dirigere Christian Academy happened in September of 2004. During the 8 ½ years that the Vincent’s would serve at the Fort Fairfield United Pentecostal Church, together they mentored and trained a ministerial team to help meet the needs of this congregation and beyond. As a result six men have served as pastors, of which, two are currently serving as Assistants to the Pastor and one young lady is a Licensed Minister.
Currently as the Pastor of The Abundant Life United Pentecostal Church, Rev. Vincent is humbled to follow in the footsteps of great Pastors and Preachers who preceded him in his ministry.
Although the Vincent’s have only been at Abundant Life for a short while, God has graciously poured out his blessings. They are enjoying their ministry at the Abundant Life United Pentecostal Church in which they seek to further the Kingdom of Jesus Christ.
Rev. Richard Vincent is honored to be teaching at the Northeast Christian College. As an instructor, he is passionate and dedicated in spreading the good news of the Gospel to each of his students. It is his desire to see his students connected to the scripture through their lifestyle of service.
With the responsibilities entrusted to him by the ministerial body of the Atlantic District of the United Pentecostal Church Int., as being the Men’s Ministry Director and the Editor of The Pentecostal Messenger, Rev. Richard Vincent desires to demonstrate a model of integrity among his brethren by living out Biblical truths and Godly convictions, staying committed to his family and lastly, but certainly not the least, remaining everyone’s servant.