Ricky was appointed as pastor of Trinity in June 2024, marking the beginning of his 20th year in ministry. His previous appointments include pastoring various congregations throughout South Carolina in Bishopville, Pamplico, Florence, Beaufort, and Pendleton. He has also served as a campus minister at Francis Marion University in Florence, SC and Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC. Although he was born in Pennsylvania, Ricky primarily grew up in Florence, SC.
Pursuing his lifelong dream of becoming a cartoonist, Ricky attended the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in Savannah, GA. During his time there, he assumed a leadership role in a United Methodist campus ministry and eventually felt called to become a pastor. Ricky graduated from SCAD with a BFA in Sequential Art (drawing cartoons and comic books), then obtained his Master of Divinity (MDiv) from Duke Divinity School. He began his first appointment as a pastor in 2005 and was ordained as a Full Elder in the South Carolina Conference in 2009.
Ricky was married to his wife, Shawn, in 2003. Along with their 2 children, they enjoy hiking, watching movies, and discovering new restaurants. Ricky's favorite activities include drawing, playing video games and board games, building LEGOs (alone or with his kids), and collecting toys that spark his creativity or remind him of his childhood. He loves peanut butter, gingersnaps, popcorn, and superheroes. Ricky also loves to laugh and hopes to never grow up too much.
You can reach Pastor Ricky via email at pastor@trinityspartanburg.org or by phone at 864-585-4884, ext. 11.
