RICK WATSON

Associate Pastor

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (Phillipians 4:13)

Over forty years ago, Pastor Rick Watson began his ministry.

“I got involved in ministry as a lay person,” Watson said. “Involved in lay speaking for almost 40 years” He later taught the class and filled the pulpit “I wanted to do more. God just spoke to me and began to open up opportunities to serve.”  He was a supply pastor at various churches including churches in Roanoke, Florien, Raymond, Macedonia Methodist, and Merryville until 2016 when he was asked to become an assistant in his home church, Vinton Methodist Church; where he is blessed to be the associate pastor of the church he was raised in. He and his wife, Theresa, have 3 children, and 7 grandchildren.

Rick believes the Lord is his shepherd and continues to lead him on his journey.

“There is always something we can do to serve, no matter how little we think it may be, we can be there for somebody with a visit or a phone call.” Watson said “He has to remind himself often, it’s not only important to pray, but also to listen. “Be still and listen to what God has to say,” he said. “Give God a chance.”