Richard Foster

Biography

Richard Foster became known among the Friends for his gentle yet unflinching witness to the possibilities of a life rooted in prayer and service. Traveling widely, he helped bridge the spiritual traditions of Quakers with the hunger for deeper devotional practices, inviting others into stillness and compassion.

In Okarche and beyond, Foster’s hospitality, thoughtful counsel, and written reflections on faith nurtured generations of seekers. His legacy endures in the communities that still turn to his words for encouragement to live with integrity and tender concern.