ArchBishop James R. Rice Jr., is the son of the late Rev. James R. Rice and Bishop Doris Rice, both ordained AME Pastors. He received his elementary education at St. Martin de Porres and is a graduate of Eau Claire High School. He began a military career with the United States Navy after high school and served several years during peaceful times. He is a Husband, Father, Spiritual Father and Mentor to many. ArchBishop James Rice is the Author of 3 Books and many Podcasts, and Video Sermons.
He answered the call to minister in 1985 and in 1992 became Pastor of Rice Chapel Outreach Ministries in Columbia, SC, founded by Bishop Doris Rice. Under his leadership the ministry expanded its focus and mission.

His vision is to "reach out into the community with the Word of God and empower the people to change their lives with God's plan and promise. To help those in need and give them the tools necessary to continue helping themselves."

In 1995, Rice Chapel Outreach Ministries of Miami was organized by Bishop Rice and Ms. Daisy Williams.

In 2001 Bishop Rice, along with his wife, Dr. Pastor J. GraceLyn Rice merged and reestablished The Greater Harvest Christian Center (One Church, Twelve Locations).

Bishop Rice received his doctoral degree in 2001 and was consecrated as Bishop in 2002. Bishop Rice is Chief Episcopate and General Overseer of several separate ministries... Rice Ministries Global (RMG), Rice Ministries International (RMI), Greater Harvest Christian Center (GHCC), G-Life Ministries, Nehemiah Family Services (NFS).

He is also Church Management, the Development Consultant, and Grant Writing Instructor. At this current time, he and Pastor Rice are in the process of birthing multiple works and directing several visions.

Bishop Rice believes that there are no limits to an individual's ability to succeed if he/she trusts in the Word, walks by faith, and works for the master.

Bishop Rice is an electrifying, and explosive preacher of the Word of God, and a prolific master teacher with a expertise in Vision, Destiny, and Purpose and Power, challenging every believer to excel in Kingdom Power, through Economic development, wealth, and building favor that God has richly given us.

Bishop Rice is available for Conferences, including men's conferences, workshops, and revivals.

ArchBishop Rice is Now Residing in Jacksonville Florida with his Wife, Serving the Greater Harvest Christian (Training) Center; He is the Presiding Prelate of The InterGlobal Association of Christian Churches Worldwide (IGACCW).

ArchBishop has a profound sense of the word of God. He Ministers in the Spirit of Excellence. and has led many souls to Christ, while encouraging them to continuing to expand themselves in the greater work of Christ. He is a life coach, has been a radio personality, and has been a firm pillar in the Faith. His message is on Spiritual Mindset Growth is received by many on a weekly basic. His Love for the People of God is Shone locally and abroad. ArchBishop James Rice is a Christian Life Changer and known as "Mr. Empowerment". Don't quit now, because you are just one step away from your Miracle, just know that The Best is Yet to Come is his Motto".