Rich joined Crossroads staff in 2010. He leads both Crossroads’ Next Gen staff and Dive Student Ministry team - providing ministry oversight and strategy for kids and students from birth through 12th grade and their families. Rich has his BA in Biblical Studies from Moody Bible Institute and is currently pursuing his MA in Christian Apologetics from Biola University. He enjoys teaching, mentoring, developing new leaders, and training up disciplemakers. He also assists with many other elements at Crossroads, including Sunday morning services, creative planning, and leadership community.
Rich and his wife, Lindsey, have been married since 2008 and have three sons. He has passion for learning, and enjoys Chicago-style pizza, fishing, electric guitar, biking, video games, and reading.

Favorite Verse:  2 Thessalonians 1:11-12 (ESV) To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power, so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.