Rick has been pastor of New Covenant since 2007. He has served on church staffs in Missouri, Pennsylvania and Florida. He has a desire to help the church be a community of Christ's followers celebrating Christ's love and showing the compassion of Christ's heart.
Rick and his wife, Karen, have been married for over 20 years. They have two sons, Nate and Nick.
Rick says that the Bible verse that guides him most is Mark 10:45: "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." His favorite book of the Bible is James.
Favorite types of food: Italian and Cajun
Favorite sports teams: St. Louis Cardinals, Missouri Tigers and the Oak Park High School Northmen (where Nick plays football and basketball).
Favorite movies: Evan Almighty, Lord of the Rings, Remember the Titans, Forrest Gump, Cannery Row
Favorite musical artists: Jeff Deyo, David Crowder Band, Chris Tomlin, Delirious?, Lincoln Brewster, Fee
Favorite books: Everybody's Normal Till You Get to Know Them, Choose the Life, The Life You've Always Wanted and Outrageous, Contagious Joy
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