Our Staff

Pastor Rick joined us in October of 1998. He has served in churches here in Kentucky and West Virginia. He earned his B.A. at Cumberland College and his Master of Divinity in Preaching & Evangelism at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Linda, have three children, Seth, Micaiah, & Bethany.

Email: rick@ormsbyheights.com
Rick Bowden
Senior Pastor
 
   
Pastor Chris joined us in July of 1999. He has served in churches in West Virginia before joining us. He earned his B.A. in Elementary Education at Marshall University. He and his wife, Jeni, have three children, Rachael, Josiah & Brynna Kate.

Email:
chris@ormsbyheights.com
Chris Ward
Associate Pastor
Minister to Students
 
   
Pastor Steve joined us November 2005. He earned his B.S. at Cumberland College & his Master of Divinity in Pastoral Counseling at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Michelle have two daughters, Emilee Noelle and Abigail Marie.

Email:
steve@ormsbyheights.com
Steven McKelvy
Minister to Children & Families
 
   
Pastor Bobby joined our staff in January of 2010. He oversees all operations of the Family Life Community Center, recreational ministries, and community partnerships. He earned his B.S. in Sports Administration at the University of Louisville and also serves as Senior Services Manager w/Metro Parks & Recreation where he has remained 18 years. He & his wife, Crissy, have two children, Robby and Laney.

Email: flcc@ormsbyheights.com
Bobby Merideth
Pastor of Community Ministries
 
   
Ken has served as minister of music at churches in Kentucky for 25 years and has been with UPS for 20 years. He earned a B.S. from Sullivan University and a dual Masters degree - MBA and MSMIT. He works full-time for UPS and teaches a course at Sullivan University. He and his wife, Becky, have three children, David, Richard & Katie.

Email:
ken@ormsbyheights.com
Ken Rutledge
Interim Music Minister
 
   
Nabeel joined our staff July of ‘05. He is married to Rachel. He is a graduate of Boyce Bible College. He "grew up" in the Student Ministry at Ormsby.

Email: nabeel@ormsbyheights.com
Nabeel El-farrah
Interim Contemporary Worship Leader
 
   
Jeni joined us November 2002. She loves serving with the youth ministry at Ormsby. She and her husband, Chris, have three children, Rachael, Josiah & Brynna Kate. During office hours she works with the Pastors on all things print and screen including the weekly bulletins, weekly announcements and special videos.

Email: jeni@ormsbyheights.com
Jeni Ward
Church/Pastor's Secretary
 
   
Lisa joined us January 2005. She loves serving with the Women’s Ministry. She is “wife” to Jim, “momma” to Taylor and “all things financial” to Ormsby. During office hours she can be found under miles of pennies, preparing financial statements, paying bills or trying to balance the budget!

Email: lisa@ormsbyheights.com
Lisa Stargle
Financial Secretary
 
   

Tara Whobrey

Receptionist
Tara joined us May 2008. She has one daughter, Makayla and one puppy, Jett. During office hours she is the one who answers the phone and warmly greets you at the Welcome Center Door. She relays prayer requests and delivers all types of messages and gets them to the right person.

Email: tarawhobrey@ormsbyheights.com

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