Rick has been with the church since the beginning when it was called Fairlawn Baptist Chapel, which later grew to become Fairlawn Baptist Church. Rick leads the Sunday morning praise team, directs the choir, and leads a Wednesday night Bible Study/Prayer Service. Rick earned his degree from Alderson Broaddus College in music education. He lives with his wife, Julie. They have a daughter, Jaylyne, who now resides in Morgantown, WV.