“Love is the condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own.” - Robert Heinlein

email: rpowersrev@aol.com P.O. Box 2595 Leucadia, CA 92024 760-929-1001

Reverend Richleigh Hale Powers
San Diego's favorite Wedding Chaplain for over 18 years

Rev. Powers received his Doctorates in Psychology and Theology from California Western University San Diego and Santa Ana campus in 1981 and 1986 respectively. He is also a graduate of Calvary Chapel School of Ministry Vista, California. Acting as the Chaplain for the Leukemia Society of America he was selected as Man of the Year in 1988 by the San Diego and Hawaii Chapters as a facilitator for the family support groups and home and hospital visitation corps. Rev. Powers is a lifetime member of the National Chaplains Association. Since 1993 Rev. Powers has been active in Marriage Ministries International, more recently completing the Prepare / Enrich Program and certified at Bethel Seminary in San Diego, CA. Powers Ministries in the News2008 Dr. Powers was voted San Diego's most valuable minister by the San Diego Wedding Professionals (Association of Bridal Consultants). Rev Powers was voted the 2008 Bridalinsider.com People’s Choice Awards for San Diego Wedding Vendors. The People's Choice Awards are the highest recognition given to a wedding vendor because they are awarded by the people; the local brides and grooms that have used their services.

Since 1991, Rev. Powers has been a "Notary Public Minister" appointed and approved to issue for the convenience of his couples the Confidential Marriage License should they choose this service.

Each year Rev. Powers officiates approximately 300 weddings and provides additional Chaplaincy services in the Southern California area; baptisms, dedications, christenings, funeral and memorial services. As a non-denominational Chaplain he is called upon by many families and couples with differing and varied beliefs and traditions to facilitate their desires with a sensitive and spiritual focus.

Rev. Powers recently revised and released his book "The Romance of The Wedding Ceremony" published as a guide and resource for couples to compose and personalize their wedding ceremonies. His book is now used by seminaries as an adjunct to their ministerial training as well as clergy in many fields. His book as well as numerous wedding ceremonies are available for use and review by his clients who desire to participate in creating their own unique wedding ceremony.

Please, allow Rev. Powers to be of service to you and your loved ones on your Special Day.