Meet The Pastor
Associate Pastor Richard Stivers
Pastor Rick Stivers
Rick Stivers has served as Assistant Pastor of Eastern Gate Community Church since 2025. He placed his faith in Jesus Christ at the age of twelve after watching the Jesus Film, when his grandmother, Evelyn Stivers, lovingly led him to the Lord. That moment of faith laid the foundation for his life and ministry.
Rick holds a graduate degree in Biblical Studies and has been teaching Bible studies and Sunday school since 2005. He is passionate about clear, Christ-centered preaching, careful study of Scripture, and helping believers grow in their walk with the Lord.
His desire is to see lives transformed by the Gospel, families strengthened through biblical truth, and Jesus Christ honored in the church and throughout the community.