Pastor Riley is multi-talented, uniquely gifted and anointed.  With over 30 years of experience in ministry, she is a dynamic preacher and Biblical scholar. Installed as pastor of Faith Deliverance Christian Center (FDCC) on December 5, 1999, her power-packed messages are captivating whenever she preaches and teaches. She has a unique ability to relate the Word of God in a manner that allows the listener to apply its principles in everyday life.

Pastor Riley is an extraordinary praise and worship leader.  Using various and innovative methods of praise and worship, she leads congregants into the “throne room” through a powerful anointing from God. Her vision and gifted leadership has inspired believers throughout the world to experience a deeper intimacy with God in their personal worship experience.

Pastor Riley is a gifted musician and a phenomenal songwriter whose music is heard and sung throughout the Body of Christ.  Her polished and soul-stirring repertoire of original music includes the song “I Hear The Music In The Air” recorded by the Grammy award-winning Vicki Winans.

As an avid proponent of education, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina, a Master of Science in Urban Education from Norfolk State University in Norfolk, Virginia, and a Master of Divinity from Virginia Union University in Richmond, Virginia.

An astute mathematician, Pastor Riley has taught algebra, geometry, calculus, trigonometry and math analysis in South Carolina and Virginia Public Schools. She is currently the executive director of Faith Academy School of Excellence (FASE) where she has taught and been instrumental in the development of the academy’s rigorous mathematics curriculum.

As an anointed administrator, musician, worship leader, preacher, and teacher, Pastor Riley is a tremendous gift to the Body of Christ.