J. Rick Bard, Jr., Lead Pastor  

General Job Description:
Deliver message each Sunday
Perform weddings and funerals
Counseling
Hospital visitation
Visionary leader for the staff and congregation

Education:

• Pleasure Ridge Park High School-Louisville, KY
• Lindsey Wilson College-Columbia, KY
• Kentucky Wesleyan College-Owensboro, KY
• Emory University-Masters of Divinity from
  Candler School of Theology-Atlanta, GA

Professional Accomplishments:
President of Leadership Bowling Green Class of 1998
Received the Harry Denman Evangelism Award in 2003

Hobbies:
Deer and turkey hunting, fishing. Generally enjoying the outdoors.

Things that truly inspire and energize his ministry:

• Seeing people’s lives changed by the power of Jesus Christ
• Working in an environment where change and innovation are expected
• Experiencing the amazing sense of unity that exists between the pastor, staff and congregation
• Seeing people’s willingness to do whatever it takes to fulfill God’s vision for His church
• Support and love from and within the church staff.