Rick Skaggs
elder
Family: Wonderful wife of 22 years, Angela. Four blessings: Kyle (KSU), Ryan (KSU), Eric (BVHS) and Sean (BVHS)
Influences: Jim and Jean Skaggs (Dad and Mom), Angela and the boys, Uncle Bob, Nana, Tom Stevenin, Frank, Barry and many more…
Epic Moments: December 31, 1986 when Angela said “yes”; Dad’s last breath; four beautiful, healthy births; Cyndy’s death; really finding Jesus in 1975.
Spare Time: Watch my kids run, exercise, walk, work in the yard, Coaches vs Cancer
Books: Tom Clancy type novels, Bible, Sunday newspaper or a magazine on my patio
Music: Alan Jackson, Aerosmith, Martina McBride, The Boss
Movies: October Sky, Braveheart,
Food: Always pizza
At Starbucks, I order a: nothing! I grew up thinking that men don’t drink coffee from my Dad. He didn’t, so I don’t.
Biggest Frustration: Anyone, including me, being late.
Motivation: Just want to be better in various ways. Cool fall days spent outside.
Personal Motto: Everyone deserves respect. You lead by serving.
Your role at Covenant Chapel (in your own words): Shepard of very little people (Kid’s Cove), Elder, Deacon (not on active board), some financial duties, communion prep/service. But mostly loving God and his people.