Gospel Center Rescue Mission names David Midura as new CEO, Wayne R. Richardson to step down

Laura S. Diaz, The Record
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Rev. Wayne Richardson, CEO of the Gospel Center Rescue Mission, shows off one of the new rooms of the William R. "Bill" Brown building that will provide 118 beds for homeless women and children.
Rev. Wayne Richardson, CEO of the Gospel Center Rescue Mission, shows off one of the new rooms of the William R. "Bill" Brown building that will provide 118 beds for homeless women and children.

The Gospel Center Rescue Mission announced David Midura as their new president/CEO, stepping into the role after Wayne R. Richardson's departure.

“I am excited to continue the successful work that was put in place by Wayne Richardson,” Midura said. “There has been so much growth and accomplishment over the past six years under his watch, and I am honored to keep the plans moving forward.”

Midura has been involved with the Gospel Center Rescue Mission for more than 20 years, serving first as a volunteer and eventually as a member of the board of directors, the organization stated.

In the community, he held a position as trustee of the Stockton Unified School District Board of Education, and chairman of the Rotary Club of Stockton endowment. He begins his role as the Mission’s president/CEO on May 31.

David Midura is the new president/CEO of the Gospel Center Rescue Mission.
David Midura is the new president/CEO of the Gospel Center Rescue Mission.

Richardson led the Gospel Center Rescue Mission for the past six years. During his time at the Mission, he organized and led a $53 million campus renovation capital campaign including the renovation of the William R. "Bill" Brown Building, the New Hope Family Shelter, the Recuperative Care Center, the kitchen and dining room renovation, and the Mission Kids playground, among others.

His last day with the Mission is June 28 but will continue to work with fundraising efforts at the South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary.

The Gospel Center Rescue Mission has been serving the homeless and addicted in San Joaquin County by presenting the opportunity for spiritual, physical and emotional restoration since 1940. They host several programs seeking to help individuals reintegrate with the community through counseling, education and job training leading to full-time work additional to shelter and resources provided directly to those they serve.

Record reporter Laura Diaz covers social justice and societal issues. She can be reached at ldiaz@recordnet.com or on Twitter @laurasdiaz_. Support local news, subscribe to The Stockton Record at https://www.recordnet.com/subscribenow.

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