Rick Atchley has dedicated his life to faith, family, and ministry. He married Jamie Lyda of San Antonio on June 6, 1981, and together they are proud parents of three children and grandparents of six. A graduate of Abilene Christian University, Rick earned a BA in Oral Communication in 1978 and an MA in Religious Communications in 1982, with both degrees including a minor in Bible. His ministry career began in September 1978 as the preaching minister for Southern Hills Church of Christ in Abilene, Texas. In June 1989, he accepted the preaching minister position at The Hills Church (formerly Richland Hills Church of Christ), a growing multi-campus church with locations in North Richland Hills, Keller, West Fort Worth, and Dallas. Beyond ministry, Rick enjoys playing golf, staying active through exercise, and celebrating his status as a retired fantasy football champion.