Email Address: rburks@alpinemc.com

Life verse: Colossians 3:17 – “And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.”

Testimony:  In the summer of 1990, my girlfriend asked me to come to church with her and her family. Although I did not consider myself a “sinful” person, I recognized that I was a sinner in need of a savior. After many weeks of asking Jesus to be the Lord of my life, I finally accepted that it was a done deal and thanked Him for saving me. A few years later, I married my girlfriend Amy and I am forever grateful that she introduced me to Jesus. 

Who are the important people in your life? My wife and 5 children (Katie, Allie, Josh, Kimmie and John). 

What is your day job? Mortgage Broker

What do you like to do in your free time? Hike, Baseball & Bow-hunt

What do you love to do in ministry? I enjoy discipling others and helping students grow in their knowledge of and relationship with Jesus Christ.

What is something most people don’t know about you?  I am an avid bow-hunter

How did you first come to Village? Why did you stay?  I came to Village with my fiancée Amy and we eventually got married at Village. We stayed at Village because of the connections we made with other married couples our age and the Biblical teaching we received. 

What’s on your reading list?  Long Wandering Prayer, Authentic Faith, So You Want to Be Like Christ?, Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens.