Matthew O. Richardson received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Brigham Young University in communication and educational leadership. He then became a professor of Church History and Doctrine at BYU. He also served as associate dean to Religious Education. Currently, Brother Richardson is serving as the second counselor in the Sunday School general presidency. Brother Richardson has also served as a Sunday School teacher, a Young Men's president, a bishop, and a counselor in many bishoprics. Brother Richardson and his wife, Lisa, have four children.