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Rick Wagner

Senior Pastor

Areas of Responsibility:

  • Church Vision
  • Primary Teaching Pastor
  • Lead Elder Team
  • Leadership Development

“After coming to faith in Christ in college, something deep inside me knew that I was to give my life in helping others know Jesus. I have a great desire to help foster a church that is irresistible and relevant in today’s world – reaching out and touching people in our community.”

Rick began at E-Free in 1997 as an Associate Pastor and became Senior Pastor in 1999.  He graduated with a B.S. in Psychology from Illinois State University, and a Master’s of Arts in Counseling and a Master’s of Arts in Theology from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.