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 since 1997 and have three children. He enjoys watching sports of all types, especially those of his kids and Tennessee Football. GBO!  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 serves as a full-time staff pastor and loves helping people mature in the likeness of Christ. Around Providence (and at home), you’ll hear him singing the gospel and teaching it in a variety of settings. To fortify his own faith and strengthen ministry skills, Jason earned two degrees from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (SBTS) in Louisville, KY. Additionally, he is currently pursuing a D.Min. in Biblical Counseling from SBTS. 

His two boys, Easton (8) and Bentley (5), keep him busy with reading silly books, science experiments, a giant dog, and trips to local parks. His wife of 18 years, Tabitha, is his partner-in-crime, scouring all local thrift stores for another refurbishing project. 

Dan is honored and humbled to serve the kingdom of God by serving the local body at PBF. He believes the Bible is a sufficient resource to define and direct ministry addressing issues of life and faith. Dan and his wife Melinda have been married since 1988. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Mount Vernon Nazarene University and a master’s degree from Ohio State University (Go Bucks!). He retired from leading the Actuarial department of a Fortune 500 insurance company after a career of more than 30 years. Dan enjoys playing jazz piano, hiking, bicycling, kayaking, camping, and spending time with Melinda, their three daughters, and three sons-in-law.

Chris finds great joy in helping others grow in their love and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ through preaching, teaching and engaging in conversations, even when coffee is involved. 

One of the greatest sources of spiritual growth in his life has come from almost three decades of marriage to his highschool sweetheart. The Lord has gifted Chris and Janella with four adult children and two amazing daughters in-law. When not engaged in rowdy fun with his family, you'll likely find Chris enjoying the fellowship of other Christians at Providence or reading a good book. With an allergic reaction to fiction, Chris' current stack of books span theology, history and biographies. There's often a sporting event or something on Netflix cued up for Chris and Janella.

Chris holds degrees from Indiana University (BS) and Gonzaga University (MA). He is slowly working through a Masters of Divinity degree with a concentration in apologetics from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.