Rick is both humbled and inspired by the call on his life to help proclaim the truth of the gospel to West Chester and the surrounding area. He has a Bachelor’s degree from Carson-Newman College in Jefferson City, TN and still considers East Tennessee “home”.

Rick and his wife, Michelle, have been married for over twenty years and have three children. He enjoys watching sports of all types, especially those of his kids and Tennessee Football. GBO! He has been active in the community as both a wrestling and a football coach. His areas of ministry at PBF include Men’s and Women’s Ministries, Home Fellowship Groups and overseeing budget/finance. Rick believes that the Word is sufficient for all things, including how to build and grow healthy churches. A self-proclaimed “foodie”, he likes checking out new and different restaurants in the greater Cincinnati area and spending time with his family.

John is passionate about lifting up Jesus by teaching God’s word. Whether preaching in a pulpit, counseling over coffee, or teaching around the dinner table, he desires to see all people become mature in Christ. He holds degrees from Cedarville University (BA) and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (MDiv).

John and Melinda have been married since 1999 and have been blessed with four children. When he’s not spending time with his family, John enjoys reading almost anything. His shelves are especially thick with theology, history, and classic literature. He also likes listening to jazz and Christian hip hop. 

Jason considers it a privilege to help shepherd the saints at Providence Bible Fellowship. He praises God and is humbled that he has the opportunity to oversee youth, music, young adult, and select administrative ministries. Often when he teaches, you’ll hear the slogan: Learn Truth. Live Truth. Jason profoundly enjoys helping God’s people mature in the Faith through Bible study and consistent, grace-dependent application of the Word. While holding a Master of Divinity degree from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, he is currently completing Southern's ThM program in practical theology.

Whenever Jason isn’t reading a good, gospel-centered book, you’ll find him looking for another good, gospel-centered book! He also enjoys completing home repairs and spending time with his four-year-old son, Easton, his two-year-old son, Bentley, and his wife of sixteen years, Tabitha. 

Michael considers it pure joy to serve God in a pastoral role, and he desires that all believers grow in the knowledge and joy of Jesus. He earned his PhD in Economics and is passionate about instilling the desire for Godly stewardship in others. He has been married to his wife, Courtney, for 17 years, and they have four children together. He loves to share his family's journey through adoption as a picture of God's adoption of believers. He enjoys spending time outdoors - skiing, biking, and finding places to scuba dive other than the Midwest.