Rick has served on pastoral church staff in Texas, Oklahoma, California, and Tennessee. For over 35 years, Rick has written content for a major denominational agency providing Bible study materials for students and adults across 40,000 churches nationwide. He has written and designed educational curriculum, Bible study materials, and devotional content for over 35 years. Rick has a passion for serving the church and growing disciples of Jesus. He also has a passion for missions, having taught and served around the world. Rick has been married to Helene for over 42 years, has two adult kids and five grandchildren.