STAFF
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
Life Verse:
“He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of His mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior.”
-Titus 3:5-6
Vic Wood
Executive Pastor
Life Verse:
“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
-Matthew 5:16
JASON ADAMS
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Life Verse: ” For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” -Ephesians 2:10
Elijah Mire
Interim Student Pastor
Life Verse:
“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace”
-Ephesians 1:7
DUSTIN ROWTON
CHILDREN’S PASTOR
Life Verse:
“For I know the plans that I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. ”
-Jeremiah 29:11-13
NATALIE ROWTON
PRESCHOOL MINISTER
Life Verse:
“For sin shall no longer be your master, because you are not under the law, but under grace.”
-Romans 6:14
“I can do all things through Christ Jesus who gives me strength.”
-Phillippians 4:13
Mark Cordray
55Plus Ministry
Life Verse:
“Ask me and I will tell you remarkable secrets you do not know about things to come.”
Jeremiah 33:3
KELSY WALTERS
PRESCHOOL ASSISTANT / PDO DIRECTOR
Life Verse:
“Faith is what makes real the things we hope for. It is the proof of what we cannot see.”
-Hebrews 11:1
BECKY DURANT
FINANCIAL SECRETARY
Life Verse:
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave nor forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6
JANET GUNTER
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Life Verse:
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
-John 3:16
Sharon Miller
RECEPTIONIST
Life Verse:
“In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.”
-Psalm 5:3
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