Pastor Rick & Stephanie Sowell

I grew up in Clarksville, TN and although I grew up in church I did not begin to follow Christ until I left home at the age of 18. I came to know Christ as a result of the ministry of David Busby at Park Avenue Baptist Church in Nashville, TN. My first career was in the field of engineering. I worked for Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM for 2 years. It was during that time that I surrendered to God’s call on my life for ministry. I have been serving full time in the pastorate since 1990. I have served at Eastman Baptist Church, First Baptist Church Heavener, OK and CRBC. I love to practically communicate the truth of God’s Word.
My family story is not an ordinary story. I am currently on my second marriage to my wonderful wife, Stephanie. My first marriage ended with the death of my wife, Debbie, in May of 2005. She died suddenly from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. I was left alone to raise three children and pastor a growing church. God blessed my life greatly in 2008 by allowing Stephanie and I to join our lives in serving God. Together we have 6 children and are often referred to as “The Brady Bunch.” I enjoy the outdoors–hunting, shooting and fishing. I go to the gym regularly.
Ministry is measured in changed lives. I love to see people grow in their relationship with God as evidenced by their life decisions. I LOVE CRBC, it is the best church I have ever pastored and I believe God has a great future planned for the church.
Our Leadership Team

Rick Sowell
Senior Pastor

Vic Wood
Executive Pastor

Matthew Costner
Connect & Teaching pastor

JASON ADAMS
CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Matt Blagg
Worship & MISSIONS Pastor
Adult Education Team

Matthew Costner
Connect & Teaching pastor

Mark Cordray
55Plus Ministry

ZAC WORTH
HIGH SCHOOL & YOUNG ADULT ASSOCIATE
student Ministry Team

Elijah Mire
Student Pastor

Alyssa Hughey
MIDDLE SCHOOL ASSOCIATE

ZAC WORTH
HIGH SCHOOL & YOUNG ADULT ASSOCIATE
KIDS Ministry Team

DUSTIN ROWTON
CHILDREN’S PASTOR

Nathan Kiefer CHILDREN’S Associate

NATALIE ROWTON
PRESCHOOL MINISTER

Amanda Null
Children's Associate

Grace Vernon
Preschool associate

Alesha Campbell
PDO Director
Creative/Worship Ministry Team

JASON ADAMS
CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Matt Blagg
Worship Pastor

Carson Adams
Technical Director

COURTNEY KOENIG
WORSHIP ASSOCIATE

TREVOR DURANT CREATIVE ASSOCIATE
MISSIONS Team

Matt Blagg
Worship & MISSIONS Pastor

Angie Givens
Missions Associate

GREG SMITH
MISSIONS ASSICIATE

Kaelyn McMurry
MISSIONS ASSICIATE
Administrative Team

Becky Durant
Financial Secretary

Thelma Savage
Administrative Assistant

Whitney Price Receptionist
Staff Core Values
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