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Dr. Adam Bloch, Senior Minister (and family)
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 has graduated from Johnson University (BA), Liberty University (MDiv), and Lincoln Christian University (DMin). He also spent several years working as an IT Administrator. 

Adam and his wife, Tracey, have three children. Spending time with his family is one of his favorite things to do. He is also a martial arts instructor and has two black belts.

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Jacob Nelson, Student Minister
Jacob Nelson began his ministry with Ridgeview Christian Church in the summer of 2017. He grew up in Willard, Missouri and moved to Rolla in 2016 to study Environmental Engineering at Missouri S&T. Jacob is now studying Religious Studies (Christian Leadership) at Central Christian College of the Bible. 
 
Jacob loves being outdoors and enjoys fishing, camping, and kayaking.

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

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Ridgeview's Elders and Ministers
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 an official Ridgeview leader, but the senior minister of the local Christian Campus Fellowship).

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.