Leadership

    In April, 2020, Pastor Richard Schmidt D.Min.,Ph.D., was called to Union Grove Baptist Church.  Pastor Rich brought with him 40 years of ministry work and, additionally, 32 years of law enforcement & administrative experience. He is passionate about teaching the Scriptures both literally and contextually.
     Pastor Rich & his wife, Valori, founded Prophecy Focus Ministries, LLC.  He can also be heard weekly on Prophecy Focus on TV30  & Prophecy Unfolding on VCY, FM107.  
    Pastor Rich is passionate about preaching and teaching the Scriptures, always with an evangelistic flavor.

     Arriving at UGBC as a teenager, Joshua Steele enrolled in its school, Union Grove Christian. It was there he met his future wife, Rachel and completed his studies.  
     Following graduation, Josh and Rachel were married and continued to serve at UGBC.  Josh, following the call to ministry, began preparing  to answer that call while simultaneously working to support his wife and growing family.
     In April 2023, UGBC extended the call to Josh to join the staff of UGBC as its Associate Pastor. Since that time, Pastor Josh has continued to expand his duties and also continues his studies to become a certified Biblical counseling.