Richard Perez

Rabbi Dr. Richard Perez is an Ordained Messianic Jewish Rabbi and the spiritual leader of Ba-Peretz Messianic Ministries in South Elgin, Illinois. His calling is to teach and live out the truth of Yeshua as the promised Messiah, bridging faith and understanding for both Jewish and Gentile believers. With a passion for Scripture, prophecy, and discipleship, Rabbi Perez leads a ministry focused on restoring biblical foundations and fostering authentic worship.

In addition to his ministry work, Rabbi Perez holds a Doctorate in Computer Science and brings decades of experience in technology and education. He serves as an Adjunct Professor of Computer Science at St. Xavier University in Chicago, where he teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in Cybersecurity, preparing the next generation of professionals to navigate the challenges of a digital world.

Rav. Perez is also deeply committed to humanitarian efforts. He is a Board Member for Kinship United, an organization that builds safe Church Homes for orphans and widows across the globe, providing hope and security to the most vulnerable.

Beyond ministry and academia, Rabbi Perez is a creative entrepreneur. He is the Co-Founder of Tango Comics L3C, a comic book publishing company based in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. Through storytelling and art, he seeks to inspire and engage audiences with meaningful narratives.

Richard is blessed with a loving family—his wife Kelly and their four sons: Richard Tyler, Stuart Mitchell, Seth Emanuel, and Caden Xavier. Together, they share a commitment to faith, family, and service.