Richard P. Belcher Jr. (1954–) is an American preacher, pastor, and Old Testament scholar whose ministry has blended rigorous biblical teaching with pastoral care, primarily within the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). Born in 1954—specific details about his early life and family background are not widely documented—he pursued theological education, earning a B.A. from Covenant College, an M.Div. from Covenant Theological Seminary, an S.T.M. from Concordia Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. from Westminster Theological Seminary. Converted to Christianity, Belcher was ordained in the PCA and pastored Covenant Presbyterian Church, an urban nondenominational congregation in Rochester, New York, for ten years before joining Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) in 1995. He is married and has children, including a son who has followed in his academic footsteps. Belcher’s preaching career is distinguished by his role as the John D. and Frances M. Gwin Professor of Old Testament and Academic Dean at RTS Charlotte and Atlanta, where he has trained future ministers with a focus on practical theology informed by his pastoral experience. His sermons, available on platforms like SermonAudio, emphasize covenant theology and Christ-centered exegesis, as seen in works like The Messiah and the Psalms (2006) and Prophet, Priest, and King (2016). A prolific author, he has written over 20 books, including commentaries on Genesis, Job, and Ecclesiastes, and The Fulfillment of the Promises of God (2020), reflecting his commitment to making Scripture accessible. Belcher continues to preach and teach, leaving a legacy as a preacher-scholar whose ministry bridges academia and the church, equipping believers with a deep understanding of God’s Word.