Rich Hong

The Reverend Richard S. Hong (he/him) is the Lead Pastor (since 2005) of First Presbyterian Church of Englewood (NJ), a growing, very diverse PC(USA) congregation. Rich received his M.Div. from Union Theological Seminary in NYC and also holds a B.A. in Chemistry from Princeton University. Prior to entering seminary he ran his own software consultancy, developing computer tools used by pharmaceutical research scientists in new drug development. During that time he was an active ruling elder in his local PC(USA) congregation and also served as moderator of the Presbytery of the Palisades. Blending his love of technology and contemporary worship, he authored the "Church in the Digital Age" column for Presbyterians Today magazine. He has considerable expertise in church audio/visual/lighting technology, contemporary worship, branding, and marketing. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Bergen County United Way. Rich was born and raised in Chicago, and maintains a lifelong commitment to the Chicago Cubs.