SWIM Nation Call – The Bride of Christ

SWIM Nation Calls – Signed, Sealed, and Delivered in Christ.

The Bride of Christ presented by Rev. Dr. Inell Richarsdon Claypool

Rev. Dr. Inell Richardson Claypool was born in Auburn, NY, the oldest daughter of the late Robert L. Richardson and Inez Richardson.  She has five siblings, one older brother, Rev. Robert Richardson, and four younger sisters, Shemeah Richardson, Dr. Lorrie O’Neal, Cynthia Richardson, and Prophetess Sarah Avraham. Rev. Claypool is extremely proud of the accomplishments of her siblings but praises God for the fact that they all have a very real, tangible, and deep relationship with the Lord.  This speaks to being raised in a household where faith and education were valued.

Reverend Claypool attended Cornell University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology and Human Development.  She received her Masters of Divinity Degree from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary in Theology and Pastoral Counseling. Her D. Min degree is from Rawlings School of Divinity in Pastoral Counseling. She has been employed as a Mental Health Therapist in both New England and New York and is a Certified Life Coach through Light University. She is moving towards becoming a Board Certified Chaplain through the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy (CPSP)

Rev. Claypool was ordained Elder in the New England Conference of the United Methodist Church and is currently a member in full connection of the Upper New York Conference.  She has pastored churches in MA, RI, NY, and TX. She has served on various boards in her denomination, including Vice-Chair of the Board of Ordained Ministry, Co-chair of Religion and Race, and as a Pastoral Mentor. She has served as the President of the Rome Clergy Association. She has developed and established several faith communities in Rome, NY, and TX. She is a member of the LK10 community and is training to become a Listed Facilitator. She is the co-founder of Faithful Women a ministry of prayer, fellowship, and support, encouraging women to listen to God, identify their purpose, and move in His flow, using their gifts to make a difference in the lives of others and their community. She has been active in several community organizations including Courageous Conversations in Georgetown, TX. She is partnering with another clergywoman to bring SWIM (Supporting Women in Ministry), a California-based ministry to Texas and is a contributing writer in a book by African American women on Endurance. They are currently working on their second book on Wisdom.

Rev. Claypool is married to Rev. Lamar W. Claypool. They have three adult children, Jacinta Patrice, Josiah Emmanuel, Jamilla Inez, and one grandson, Joshuah David.