Richard Ganz

Richard Ganz

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Richard Lee Ganz (N/A–) is an American preacher, pastor, and author whose ministry within the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America (RPCNA) has emphasized biblical counseling and expository preaching. Born in New York City to a Jewish family, Ganz grew up immersed in Jewish traditions, studying Hebrew Scriptures daily and worshiping at synagogue. His life took a dramatic turn in his early adulthood when, after his father’s sudden death from a heart attack, he sought comfort in the synagogue only to find it locked, leading him to reject his faith and curse God. He pursued a secular path, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the City University of New York, followed by a Master’s and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Wayne State University. He taught at Syracuse University and the Upstate Medical Center before a crisis of meaning in his psychiatric work prompted a radical shift. Ganz’s preaching career began after his conversion to Christianity in the late 1960s or early 1970s, catalyzed by a patient’s testimony and his own disillusionment with psychoanalysis. He studied theology at Westminster Theological Seminary, earning a Master of Divinity, and was mentored by Jay E. Adams at the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation. Ordained in the RPCNA, he became the senior pastor of Ottawa Reformed Presbyterian Church in Ottawa, Canada, where he served for over 30 years. He founded and presides over Ottawa Theological Hall, teaching biblical counseling, and has preached internationally at universities, seminaries, and churches. A prolific author, his books include Psychobabble: The Failure of Modern Psychology and the Biblical Alternative and Free Indeed: Escaping Bondage and Brokenness for Freedom in Christ. Married to Nancy, with whom he has four daughters, Ganz continues to minister from Ottawa, leaving a legacy of integrating Reformed theology with practical Christian living.
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