Crossroads Community Church
Red Oak, Iowa 51566
712-357-1060

• Education: Currently working on a Doctor of Theology from Andersonville Theological Seminary. Earned degrees: Master of Arts in Religion from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, a Bachelor of Science and Associates degrees from Upper Iowa University.
• Experience: Anointed and gifted in many areas...an effective preacher and teacher of God’s word, a prayer warrior, and a musician and singer/songwriter. 18 years of experience in different facets of ministry. A passion for evangelism and discipleship making. Pastor Ricky is consistently, constantly, challenging while encouraging Christians to grow closer and deeper in their walk with Jesus or start one if they haven’t. He believes the church (God’s People) need to meet people where they are.
• Comment to those looking at my sermons: I am a KJV guy and NOT a sugar-coated preacher, you will hear the truth!
• Sermon or series that made a difference: Discipleship Boot camp, anything expository.
• One of my favorite illustrations: Anything point to the cross of Christ
• Family: Pastor Ricky and his wife Melanie have a total of seven children ranging from 16 down to 3 weeks.
• What my parents think of my sermons: They are good and inspiring.
• What my spouse (really) thinks of my sermons: Inspirational, theological, and practical.
• Best advice given to me about preaching: Know your audience, always preach the word.
• Books that have had an impact: The Bible, Simple Church.
• If I could Preach one more time, I would say...: Jesus is the way, the truth,the life. You must have a personal relationship with him.
• What I want on my tombstone: He strived to live like Christ and make a difference in the people who knew him.