Ministering in Ukraine, Serving with BCM Int'l

Rick is another native son. Born in Phoenixville, he was raised in Royersford and grew up in The Bible Fellowship Church of Royersford and graduated from Spring-Ford High School. Following graduation, Rick attended college at LeTourneau College is Longview, Texas, as well as at Ursinus College in Collegeville, PA.

Rick’s first major effort with ministry began in 1980 as he assisted with the AWANA program, but it wasn’t until 1982 that he received the faith through which the grace of the Lord blessed his life. This new faith was, as Rick recalls, genuine and personal.

Over the next 13 years, Rick spent his working hours at SmithKline Clinical Laboratories and continued to minister in the local community through his involvement with The Bible Fellowship Church of Royersford. He was elected to the Board of Elders in 1991 and taught the junior high Sunday School class.

Rick had his first experience in the former Soviet Union in 1995 during a one-year mission with the organization Co-Mission. The year in Vologda, Russia, literally awoke him to the needs of the vast and ancient land.

Upon his return, Rick determined to continue his studies, attending Moody Bible Institute for two semesters. Although he didn’t return to Russia immediately, his burden for the people of that land continued to weigh upon his spirit.

Rick returned to the mission field in September 2002, serving in Ukraine in the city of Donetsk with BCM International.

Address:  - 309 Colonial Drive PO Box 249 Akron, PA 17501-0249
                - Sonyashnikova 4 Poltava 36034 UKRAINE

Email:      ricke52@yahoo.com