Richard Rupp

Richard Rupp, M.Div., MFT is on a mission to make a million new men. The dream is big because the need is even bigger. Rick is a licensed marriage and family therapist in private practice in Pasadena, CA. A graduate of Fuller Theological Seminary, Rick has taught graduate students as an adjunct professor on Psychotherapy with Men. He also co-authored the book, What Wives Wish Their Husbands Knew about Sex: A Guide for Christian Men (Baker Books, 2007). The book is a down-to-earth, biblical based manual for men to be great lovers.

A speaker to marriage conferences and men's retreats, Rick's enjoys speaking on sex and romance, the five keys to strong marriages, and raising boys into men. His latest workshop on preventing sexual harassment is "Men and Sex in a #MeToo Age".

Since his earlier work as a Youth Pastor in the Philippines, Rick has had a heart for the needs of teenagers in a post-modern world. His work in Asia and marriage to an Asian-American wife gives Rick personal appreciation for multi-cultural views and traditions. ​​When not writing, Rick loves to run, travel and sail.

Outside of his private practice (way outside), Rick is founder and CEO of WayPoint Sailing, a team building sailboat racing and retreat company. His sails for corporate teams depart from five locations in Southern California, from Marina Del Rey to San Diego. Rick also sails Mentor Teams and their boys to Catalina Island for their Adventure Challenge and initiation ritual into manhood. Read more about Rick's work in the office and at sea at:

www.thecrossingriteofpassage.com, www.pasadenamarriagecounseling.com,

www.waypointsailing.com

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