Allen Deynard Richardson was born in Dallas, Texas on October 2, 1971 to parents, Mr. Oliver Richardson and Ms. Bernice Lewis Richardson. He was the oldest of three (3) children. born. Allen attended Dallas Independent School District and was a graduate of "The Great" James Madison High School Class of 1989.

Allen accepted Christ at an early age and was licensed and ordained as a minister in his early twenties under his father, Pastor Oliver Richardson. Allen became the founder and Pastor of Perfecting Praise Full Gospel Church 2000-2004. He was consecrated a Bishop in the Lord's Church in 2000 under the leadership of Bishop Sylvester Teague and Teague United Way of Holiness Church of God in Christ. In 2000, he birthed the Empowerment Temple of Praise Church, which he later changed the name to Abundant Life Cathedral of Praise Church. Bishop Richardson served as the Senior Pastor of A-Life until his earthly departure. Bishop Richardson joined Pentecostal Churches of God 1927/Anointed Word Assemblies Fellowship of Churches, Inc. in 2002 under the leadership of Apostle Dr. Eddie L. Moton. It was there that Bishop Richardson received Apostolic Succession. He served faithfully with PCOG/AWA for twenty-three (23) years where he operated in various offices and was the second (2nd) Presider until the Lord called him home.

Allen attended Prairie A&M University, Philander-Smith College, Paul Quinn College, and Tarleton State University, receiving a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Education 2002; Vision International University, receiving a Masters of Theology in 2002, Doctorate of Theology 2003, and Ph.D of Theology in 2005.

The Right Reverend Dr. Richardson was a lifelong educator and prided himself on educating others in the works of God. He was employed as a teacher for Dallas Independent School District, Keystone, Inc, Browns School, Inc, Dallas County Juvenile Charter, Life Schools, founder and instructor of both Dallas-Ft. Worth Bible Institute & Seminary, and Texas Bible Institute & Seminary (Est. 2004), Founder and instructor of Bullseye Security Academy for Private Duty Security (Est. 2017). Allen also completed the police academy under Dallas County Community College of Cedar Valley Class #61 as a Sergeant in May 2012. He worked for various departments: DCCD, Knox City, Cisco College, City of Cuney where he served as the Chief of Police, Coffee City, Eagle Protective Services (private duty) and owner/operator of Triton Security Group 1.

The Right Reverend Dr. Richardson was a Community Activist and was a part of and served in many organizations: PCOG1927/AWA College of Bishops; The Black Academy of Arts & Letters (TBAAL); Texas Association of Development of Colleges, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Dallas; Dr. Emmett J. Conrad Leadership Program Alum & President, where he interned for two (2) years at Reunion Arena, served as an selection committee interviewer and mentor to current interns; Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance; Father & Son Mentoring Program (founder); Omega PSi Phi Fraternity, Inc.- Pi Sigma Chapter 2000 and Mu Gamma Graduate Chapter (Chaplain); Ancient Free & Accepted Masonry-Acacia Sovereign Grand Lodge (Supreme Council); Olive Branch Grand Lodge, State of Texas (Grand Master); King David Lodge #357 (Past Worshipful Master); Ischar Order of Demolay, State of Texas Youth Division; Nu Alpha Omega Christian Fraternity. Allen was a cowboy to his heart. He enjoyed riding and training horses, rodeos, and anything outdoors.

The Right Reverend Dr. Allen Richardson met the love of his life, Genarra Henderson, in 2013 and the two (2) united in Holy matrimony on October 1, 2017. The couple shared twelve (12) memorable years together where they faithfully served together as the leaders of Abundant Life Cathedral of Praise until his life's work was done. Bishop Richardson was a selfless man of God with a heart for God's people.

Bishop Richardson was preceded in death by his mother, Bernice Lewis Richardson.

The Right Reverend Dr. Allen D. Richardson leaves to cherish the memories and carry on his legacy: his beloved wife, Genarra Richardson; eleven (11) children: Jacquise Sneed-Richardson, A'ashayla Hawkins, Jazmyne Freeman-Richardson Nicholas Richardson, Deja Richardson, Destiny Sullivan, Yureka Davis, Kailynn Richardson, Caleb Richardson, DaVaughn Smith, and Madison Scott; father, Rev. Oliver (Rose) Richardson; five (5) god children; Twelve (12) god grandchildren; three (3) god great-grandchildren;  one (1) sister: Shameka Clewis and one (1) brother: Wendel Jackson; Pentecostal Churches of God 1927/ Anointed Word Assemblies Fellowship of Churches, Inc family, Abundant Life Cathedral of Praise Church family; and a host of loved ones, and friends.