Pastor - Rick Sisson: rick@providencebiblechurch.org

Youth Pastor - Chris Ritter: chris@providencebiblechurch.org

Office Admin - Shelley Engstrom: shelley@providencebiblechurch.org

Children’s Ministries Coordinator - Carol Lenane: carol@providencebiblechurch.org

Getting to know Rick Sisson:

Responsibilities:
Preaching & teaching, vision casting, working with our elders,and leading the ministries staff.

Family:
Elisabeth and I have been married since 1991. We have three children: Anna Elise was born in 1995 and went to be with Jesus in 2000. Jacob Richard was born in 2001 and Elsa Anne was born in 2003.

Education:
University Wisconsin Eau Claire (Business major – did not complete)
Moody Bible Institute (B.A. Pastoral Studies)
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (M. Div. Masters of Divinity)

What has PBC meant to you?
Being part of Providence has been an incredible experience. It started with a Bible study in our home and became an official church on September of 2005. The best part of starting a church is watching God bring a group of people together for the purpose of accomplishing the greatest mission ever given to man - proclaiming “The Supremacy of Christ.”

What do you enjoy?
Playing golf with good friends, reading books by C.H. Spurgeon, and watching my Wisconsin Badgers.

Best Advice:
“Seek first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness”(Jesus) and everything will turn out alright — Paraphrased by Rick

Getting to know Chris Ritter:

What are your Responsibilities?
My main responsibilities are to oversee the Jr. High and High School ministry at PBC. This includes “Elevate”, our Wednesday night gathering, Community groups, discipleship, service opportunities locally and internationally, and fun social nights like dinner and a movie or swim parties.

Education:
Victory Christian School for both Jr. High and High school (Carmichael, CA)
Graduated from Point Loma Nazarene University (San Diego, CA) with a B.A. in Philosophy and Theology.

What has PBC meant to you?
PBC has meant belonging to a family. In my time here I’ve been privileged enough to connect at the heart level with students, parents, and many more people not directly connected to the youth ministry. It is definitely the family feel that sets PBC apart from any other place I’ve been.

Quote or Advice:
“Be the change you want to see in the world”

What do you enjoy?
Activity of all kinds, but especially basketball and golf, the show LOST, swimming on a hot summer day or night, learning new things about people, just about any kind of food (fastest way to my heart!), and seeing people come to understand what God is calling them to in life.

Getting to know Carol Lenane:

Responsibilities at Providence:

• Oversee the nursery (scheduling volunteers,supplies, nursery appearance, etc.)
• Oversee Preschool/Kindergarten Children’s Church
• Oversee 1st-5th grade Children’s Church
• Teach a 1st-5th grade class.

Educational background:

• Suffolk Community College in Selden, NY ( Associate in Arts Degree)
• St. Joseph’s College in Patchogue, NY (Child Studies Major / Sociology Minor)

Family:

I have been married since 1985 (22 years) to my wonderful husband Ed. We have 4 children Marissa, Brittany, Nicole and Anthony.

What are some things you enjoy doing?

I love working in my garden, reading, photography,spending time with my husband and kids.

What has PBC meant to you?

Helping to start a church has been an amazing experience! Watching God work and learning to trust Him in all we do has stretched my faith. We all rely on Him to work through us and He does! I love that Providence is a Bible based church. Pastor Rick preaches and teaches the Bible and it really makes a difference in your walk with God.I also have made some great friendships here and that is very important to me.

Getting to know Shelley Engstrom…

Responsibilities:
Printing bulletins and other announcements weekly, updating calendars, keeping the office stocked and organized, helping out where needed
Family:
My husband Rick and I got married in 2006 and moved to Rocklin from San Diego. Our immediate families are down south, and for now, it’s just the two of us in the Sacramento area.
Education:
Point Loma Nazarene University, Bachelor’s of Arts in Literature
CSU Sacramento, working on masters in Literature
What has PBC meant to you?
From the first time I visited PBC until now, I have seen something different in this church. There is a spirit of unity unlike any I’ve experienced, and I have been blessed to become part of this family. The people have challenged me and have encouraged me to grow in knowledge and in faith.
What do you enjoy?
Good books, coffee, being outside, drawing, making collages