Our Pastoral Staff

Our Senior Pastors

Rick and Joann McFarland - PastorRick.rrc@gmail.com

Rick is a dedicated lifelong learner with degrees in Marketing from Oklahoma State University and Biblical Studies from various institutions. He has served in pastoral roles and as an educator, including at Charis Bible College. Rick and Joann, who met at Grace Church in Tulsa, have been happily married since 2001, raising pets together. Joann, with degrees in Psychology and Counseling, has also been involved in ministry alongside Rick and now leads the Ladies’ Ministry at River Rock Church while working for Andrew Wommack Ministries.

Our Executive Pastor

Craig, currently serving as Executive Pastor at River Rock Church, has nearly five decades of ministry experience. With a diverse background including roles in the Methodist Church and Journey Church, he holds degrees in Education, Math, Music, and Finance, with doctoral work completed at Ohio State University. A graduate of Charis Bible College, Craig also served in administrative roles there. Alongside his wife Chris, he has engaged in short-term missionary work, including training for dental missions in Guatemala and Honduras.

Pastoral Care

Philips and Sheeba Varghese pastoralcare.rrc@gmail.com

Philips, born into a Christian family in India, found his faith in college and served his church as a treasurer and deacon. With a background in civil engineering and aviation, including over 20 years as an air traffic controller, he also studied financial advising. Immigrating to the U.S. in 2013, he joined River Rock Church in 2016, completing leadership training at Charis Bible College and earning a diploma in Chaplaincy. Before becoming Pastoral Care Director, he worked as a chaplain with Solaris Healthcare. Married for over 29 years to Sheeba, they serve alongside their children Joanna, Joyce, and Jason at River Rock Church.

Our Worship Pastor

Joyce Philips JoyceP.rrc@gmail.com

Joyce, originally from Mumbai, India, developed a passion for worship at a young age. After immigrating to Michigan in 2013 and then moving to Colorado for Charis Bible College in 2015, her family began attending River Rock Church in 2016, where she joined the worship team and served for many years. Joyce aims to lead congregants in genuine worship, prioritizing authenticity and unity within her team.

Our Youth Pastors

Jon and Jacqulyn Hay awakenusyouth.rrc@gmail.com

In 2016, Jon graduated from Charis Business School while Jacqulyn completed Charis Ministry School. Inspired by her ministry education, Jacqulyn founded Awaken Us Youth at River Rock Church, with Jon joining her in service. They later married in Spring 2017. Jacqulyn's early salvation and close relationship with God shielded her from much worldly pain, igniting a passion to share God's love. Jon, having faced trials, returned to God with fervor, now demonstrating God's love and grace to the youth they serve. Together, they cherish family time, play with their daughter, and enjoy nature exploration.

Our Children’s Pastors

Joe and Ginger Pillitteri kids.rrc@gmail.com

Ginger and Joe Pillitteri, married since 1999, are deeply dedicated to serving children. Leading the Children’s Ministry at River Rock Church, they bring passion and joy, imparting a strong understanding of the Word of God from an early age. Based in Colorado Springs with their two daughters, they also run SpED Advisors, supporting families with children with special needs, and Special Needs Tutors, offering live virtual tutoring services.