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Dr. Adam Bloch, Senior Minister. Tracey Bloch, Director of Children's Ministry. (and family)

Adam Bloch, Senior Minister

Adam Bloch began working with Ridgeview Christian Church in 2013.  He grew up in Missouri, but lived in East Tennessee for about a decade before returning near home. Adam graduated from Johnson University (BA), Liberty University (MDiv), and Lincoln Christian University (DMin).

Adam spent several years working as an IT Administrator, has practiced several martial arts (he is a certified instructor and has two black belts), reads a lot (find him on GoodReads), and loves to spend time with family.

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Tracey Bloch, Director of Children's Ministry

When Adam came to Ridgeview, Tracey came along with him. She immediately volunteered in our children's ministry (director of children's ministry was her professional position in East Tennessee before they both came to Ridgeview). After 10 years of dedicated service here, we decided to hire her! Tracey has been our Director of Children's Ministry since 2023.

Tracey graduated from Johnson University with a BA in Children's Ministry and Preschool/Daycare Development. Tracey has a passion for kids, especially those with special needs; she is a trained IEP/504 advocate.

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Jacob Nelson, Student Minister

Jacob Nelson, Student Minister

I began my ministry with Ridgeview Christian Church in the summer of 2017 as a student ministry intern. I loved it so much that I came back again in the summers of 2018 and 2019 then became the full-time student minister in January of 2020. I grew up in Willard, Missouri and moved to Rolla in 2016 to study Engineering Management at Missouri S&T. I've been married to my wife Jaiden since 2021! She is a paraprofessional at Truman Elementary School and you'll see her frequently at youth group. 
 
I love spending time outdoors fishing, kayaking, hunting, etc. I am a huge fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Kansas City Chiefs (in that order). Most importantly I love serving God and seeing students faithfully follow the call the Lord puts on their hearts!

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Allen Schofield, Associate Minister of Connections

Allen Schofield, Associate Minister of Connections

Allen Schofield has been a member of the Ridgeview family for almost two decades, but in September 2014 he brought his wealth of ministry experience to Ridgeview's staff. Allen's previous ministries have included campus ministry at Missouri University of Science and Technology and youth ministry.

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Larry Richardson, Associate Pastoral Minister

Larry Richardson, Associate Pastoral Minister

Larry Richardson retired from full time ministry and joined our staff as the part time Associate Pastoral Minister in 2022. He has five decades of full time ministry experience.

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Dottie Cook, Secretary

Dottie Cook, Secretary

Dottie Cook began working with Ridgeview in November of 2011. She handles paperwork and financial processing, and will often be the voice you hear when we pick up the phone.

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Ridgeview's Elders and Ministers

Elder Board

Ridgeview is elder-led. Elders are selected from among the congregation for their existing church leadership. These volunteer elders and ministry staff meet weekly to pray and discuss the programs, progress, and concerns of Ridgeview Christian Church.

Back Row: Don Stevens (elder emeritus), Matt SMR Rich (elder), Bill Duley (elder), Jacob Nelson (student minister), Willie Simmons (elder emeritus), Craig Stevens* (elder).
Front Row: Adam Bloch (senior minister), Allen Schofield (associate minister), Nathanael Coffman.

Not pictured: Rick Barnes.

*Craig Stevens has been the chairman of the Elder Board since 2014. He grew up attending Ridgeview Christian Church and is a graduate of Ozark Christian College.