Meet the Leadership team.
Ryan Hodges
Lead Pastor
Pastor Ryan became lead pastor of Rocky Face in 2017. He is a passionate and powerful preacher who has a vision to lead Rocky Face to reach our surrounding area. The people of Rocky Face absolutely love their pastor. Check out his weekly sermons online or on our church app. Pastor Ryan and his wife Bethany have two teenagers, Anna and Nathan.
Tom Andrews
Assistant Pastor
Tom joined the Rocky Face staff in January of 2023. He has been in full-time ministry since 2017 serving in a wide variety of capacities at Christian schools and churches across America. Tom has a heart for reaching and teaching young people the Word of God. Tom and his wife Sheyla have two young children, Benton and Amos.
Steve Crotts
Chairman of Deacons
Steve has been a member at Rocky Face for over 30 years. He has an outstanding reputation in the community as a devoted follower of Christ. Steve's zeal for the Lord comes out in every interaction with him. Steve teaches our largest adult Sunday school class. Steve and his wife Sherry have two wonderful kids, Ryan and McKenna who are both active in our church.
Koty Sweet
Deacon
Koty has grown up going to Rocky Face. He now serves as co-teacher with Steve of our largest Sunday school class. Koty's quiet personality doesn't keep him passionately proclaiming his love for the Lord! Koty and his wife Ashten have 5 wonderful children.
Stewart Marlowe
Deacon
Stew is a valued member at Rocky Face serving as one of our teen Sunday school teachers as well as being a member of our choir. Stew and his wife Brandy have two teenagers, Tyler and Katelynn. Stew also serves in our local KOZ chapter. The Marlowe's have a heart for reaching the underprivileged children in our area. They also are our children's camp group leaders.
Cody James
Deacon
Cody and his wife Bailey have been attending Rocky Face for several years. Cody is a frequent substitute teacher and song leader. Cody and Bailey are both active in a wide variety of ministries. Cody is also the leading local authority on Vashti weather.
Tal Lumpkin
Deacon
Tal has been a member at Rocky Face for over 20 years serving in many different roles from choir director to Sunday school teacher. He and his wife, Karen, oversee many of our fellowship ministries. Tal is also the official church grill master. Tal and Karen have one daughter, Amie.