Pastor Rick has been the pastor of FPC Ogden since 1992.  He was born in NJ just outside of Philadelphia.  After graduating from High School, he attended Rutgers University and was called to the Ministry of Word and Sacrament in his first year.  That led to a transfer to Grove City College, a Presbyterian related institution.  He graduated from there in 1977 with a BA in Psychology and Religion and began work on a MA in counseling at Whitworth College in Spokane WA.  1978, he worked as a counselor in a drug rehabilitation program until he began his seminary work at Princeton Theological Seminary from which he graduated in 1981.

     Following graduation, he became the Youth pastor at Westminster Presbyterian Church.  After 4 years, he was called to be pastor for Round Hill Presbyterian Church which grew by 33% in worship during his ministry.  He came to FPC Ogden to become head of staff  with the goal of helping the church through its transition.  He has served as moderator of the Presbytery of Utah, Moderator of the Synod of the Rocky Mountains and is currently on the board of Salt Lake Theological Seminary.  His work includes publications in Leadership and ReNews and has contributed a Chapter in a forth coming anthology by Christianity Today.

     Of his ministry, Rick says, “The most important goal for every Christian is to learn how to love others the way Jesus did.  That is only possible because of the love and forgiveness that we have received from God through the gift of His only begotten Son, Jesus.  When we realize that God loves us and has provided for our salvation through the sacrifice of His Son, we must respond in love and gratitude toward God which intern leads us to love our fellow human beings.”

     His wife Jill is also a Presbyterian Minister and is pastor of Ogden Japanese Christian Church.  Together they have 3 Children, Peter, Robert and Carly.  Aside from being a parent, his hobbies include Music (playing guitar, keyboards and singing), Golf, and Scuba Diving.  Along with his work as pastor and for the great church, Rick serves with the Ogden Kiwanis Club.