Pastor Rich was ordained in the Church of the Nazarene in 1997. He has been leading Living Hope Church since December of 2002, as the Lead Pastor.
He has had other ministry assignments. Served as a youth pastor for five years in Ferguson, MO, 1992, and five years in Eugene, OR, 1998.
Other notable things he has done, and continues to do, is serve as a Law Enforcement Chaplain with the Crisis Care Chaplaincy since 2008. He serves specifically the Burleigh County Sheriff Department.
Rich, and his wife Cheri, have been married since August of 1987. They have three sons, with amazing spouses, and ten wonderful grandkids.