Meet our Staff

Learn about the Deep Passion staff, their stories, what they do for DP, and what inspires them...then watch the video to see what we do

Staff

paul schutte - executive director

Paul, a native South African, moved to Richmond with his wife Filly in the spring of 2017. During his time in South Africa he worked as both a teacher and superintendent of education. In addition, he served in prison ministry and healing outreach. During a visit to Richmond in 2016 Paul’s life changed drastically as he experienced his own “Damascus Encounter”. God called him to serve at Deep Passion during that time and he began the process of moving to America in his faithfulness to that calling. Paul and Filly have three adult children, including Rifle who is on staff at Harvest Renewal Church. Paul’s deep passion is to share God’s love with those visiting The River and helping them seek prayer and teaching through music and song.

Randall Goulard - Minister of music, PRAISE & worship

Randall hails from the great state of California. He and his wife, a worship leader and native Richmonder, now live locally with their two greatest passions - their daughters Serenity Grace and Aurora Noelle. Randall is a pastor at heart, but he also has a deep love for worship through music.  He believes that consistently recognizing the presence of God is what helps make us whole in every way.  He has been involved in leading worship for over 20 years including as a worship director in California for 7 years. He holds a Masters in Pastoral Studies with an emphasis in worship and church leadership from Azusa Pacific University. “I love to see church leaders and worship leaders living fully out of their identity in Christ; not performance, not busyness, not people pleasing - but as loved children of God.” In addition to Deep Passion, he also trains other worship leaders through Passion Academy. His own “deep passion” is sharing the testimony of what God has done in His own life…"our story and our “self” is the greatest offering of worship, both to God and to others."

Tony Martin - Director of Security/Facilities manager, MINISTER OF MUSIC

Tony, a native of Washington, D.C., has been a been a Richmond resident since 1978 and is a long time member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. After graduating from Benedictine College Preparatory, he went on to study music at Berklee College of Music in Boston. He is currently a doctoral candidate in Theocentric Psychology at University of Sedona. Music has been an integral part of his life since early childhood.  From intense study of world religions and philosophy to living in a monastic community for two years at Richmond Hill - Tony's faith walk with Christ has been shaped by a myriad of encounters with people and cultures. "The opportunity to participate in a music ministry such as Deep Passion is an answer to long awaited prayer. I am grateful to God in guiding me to living out my life's calling of music and service through this ministry."

LINDA ANDERSOn - coordinator OF THE RIVER,  OUTREACH, & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Linda is a native Richmonder with two adult sons that support her journey in ministry.  Linda wants to glorify God for the many opportunities she has been given to serve in The Kingdom.  She thanks God for the training and instruction enabling her to participate in substance abuse counseling, pastoral counseling, and spiritual direction. She is a true worshipper and a fervent intercessor.  She is a member of Mount Gilead Full Gospel International Ministries, where she serves in the Intercessory Prayer Ministry.  She believes through the Word of God in one spirit, one purpose - fighting together for the faith of Good News.

CALVIN WEAVER - MINISTER OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST

Calvin is a Criminal Justice graduate from VCU. He has 30 years of experience working in state/federal corrections, and 10 years experience working in jails and community corrections. He brings over 30 years in ministry, including 21 years of preaching the Gospel. Calvin is now retired, is married with 5 sons, and is a proud grandfather.

"When I consider where I came from, my greatest passion is to encourage hurting people through their problems, and to get them to realign their lives with Christ, exercising their God given gifts to ADVANCE the kingdom of God in others.

It makes no difference who you are or where you came from, God has a plan for you and He wants you working His plan for your life."

DEIRDRE GOULARD - MINISTER OF MUSIC

Deirdre's passion is worship (being in the presence of God) especially with kids; she loves to raise up another generation of worshippers the way God made each one. 

And she loves health and wholeness in every form, because people are able to walk out their true calling on this earth when they feel well and free. 

Her favorite verse is: I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Psalm 27:13