PR (Pastor Rick and Cindy Gering have been in full-time ministry for 34 years. They love the local church and believe it is still the hope of the world. PR has his Biblical studies degree from Moody Bible Institute and his masters in Christian leadership from Moody Theological Seminary. They have served churches in Kansas, Arkansas, Indiana and Tennessee. They have two adult daughters and seven grandchildren. They love the Smokies, the outdoors, traveling and exploring new places to eat. They've also started a nonprofit pastor's retreat center here in the Smokies. 

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