Rick Van Giesen has announced his retirement, effective Jan. 1, 2018. Rick serves as IGRC Director of Administrative Services, Conference Treasurer and Benefits Officer.
“It’s really quite unbelievable to me that 40 years have passed since I began as a supply pastor at Landes in 1978; it seems like yesterday,” Rick said.
Rick and wife Barb will remain in Springfield in retirement.
“I am so grateful for the kindness and patience shown to me over so many years by countless pastors and local church members. I can’t imagine a more rewarding career and I am going to miss the everyday relationships terribly.”
He said that he doesn’t have any plans in place for retirement.
“I still think I have skills to offer to the Church. I’m not very good at sitting around and so I’ll be looking for opportunities where I can fit in.”
