Rich Richey with Ronnie Richey

Pastor Richard and Ronnie Richey are no strangers to pastoral ministry in the Kingdom of God. They have served the Lord as pastors in Missouri (Harrisonville, Joplin) in Kansas (Overland Park), as missionaries in South Africa for five years, and here in Arizona (6 years in Yuma, 7 years in Phoenix, and the past 14 years here in Payson).

Pastor Rich is a native Arizonan. Born in Phoenix and raised in Mesa. He served as a patrolman with the Arizona Highway Patrol before sensing God’s call into full time ministry. He has a deep love for the Rim Country having spent many weekends, holidays and summers as a child at the family’s cabin in Christopher Creek. And now he “gets to” live here, love the people and share the Good News of Jesus with everyone! He also loves hunting, hiking, rodeo, reading and studying God’s Word!

Ronnie is a true “southern belle.” She was born in Alabama, raised in Pensacola, Florida and sure knows how to cook! From her teen years she sensed God’s call into full time ministry. She thought she was “off the hook” when she moved to Arizona and married a highway patrolman. Then one night, after an evening revival service, that patrolman said, “What would you think if I told you God was calling me into the ministry?!” Together, Rich and Ronnie have faithfully served the LORD in ministry for nearly 40 years. Ronnie earned her Master’s Degree in Education and served for many years as an elementary school teacher.

Jeff and Diana Rushlow

Jeff and Diana were called to ministry at Payson Church of the Nazarene in 2006-2011. Prior to returning to Payson in April, 2023, they pastored on the Oregon Coast. Diana grew up in Ohio and Jeff grew up in Oregon, so things can be a little “heated” when the Buckeyes play the Ducks in football! They met while serving in worship ministry at Glendale Church of the Nazarene. They have a blended family of seven children and seventeen grandchildren. They enjoy bicycling, hiking, and are always ready for a good cup of espresso.

They love leading people to encounter God through meaningful worship, and are especially passionate to be disciplemakers who are Discipled By Jesus.

Ardo Kariodimedjo

Ardo wakes up to a dream where the next generation can live their lives to the fullest for Jesus Christ and love toward others. Ever since he was called into full-time ministry in 2011, every day is a step closer to that dream.

When he is not planning for ministry, writing up Bible talks, meeting up with leaders and volunteers for coffee, you can find him writing his thesis or watching movies with his wife and kids after dinner.