Church Staff
Pastoral Staff
Senior Pastor - Rick Ritenour
Pastor Rick has served in full-time pastoral ministry for years in the Pennsylvania-Delaware and Potomac Districts since 1985. He is a 1985 Graduate of Valley Forge Christian College in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, with a B.S.B. degree in Pastoral Studies. Before coming to Waynesburg on June 10, 2007, Rick served as the Senior pastor at Fearnot Assembly of God in Hegins, Pennsylvania from 1999 to 2007.
Rick loves people and he finds fulfillment in reaching out with the power of God’s love. His vision is to strengthen the church’s ties with the surrounding communities by developing ministries which touch the lives of young and old alike. He hopes to partner with other ministries to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the people in our towns. He views the church’s newly constructed Family Life Center as an important tool in developing programs which will meet people where they live. He believes that innovation and excellence in ministry are made possible when God’s people love Him with all of their hearts and love their neighbors enough to reach out by all possible means and are willing to be become "all things to all men" in order to win some. The Spirit of God makes all things possible.
Rick and his wife Robin (Penney) have been married since November 23, 1985. Robin has been very involved within various church ministries throughout the years of their marriage and ministry. She also is a graduate of Valley Forge Christian College. She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education. She is a tremendous mother and a dedicated pastor’s wife. Robin shares her husband’s heart for ministry. She is employed at PNC Bank as a Licensed Financial Consultant. Together Robin and Rick have three children.
Jessica (Bryan) , is a graduate of Tri Valley High School in Valley View, Pennsylvania. She also graduated from Valley Forge Christian College in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania in 2009 and currently serves as the director of Student Ministries with Calvary Assembly of God in Waynesboro, PA. . Jessica married Frank Bryan on March 28th, 2009. Frank and Jessica reside in Hagerstown, MD where Frank is employed by Volvo Mack as a Drive Line Engineer. Frank is also very involved in the church in Waynesboro. Ashley is a student at Waynesburg University. She is an Honors Student and she is very active at First Assembly of God. She loves to sing for the Lord. Ashley plans to develop her creative writing skills and to pursue music ministry as well.
Jonathan is enrolled at Waynesburg Central High School as a Senior Jonathan loves to sing and to play the guitar for the Lord. He is fun loving and he is an extremely social teen who loves the Lord Jesus. He enjoys playing soccer as well. He plans to attend a Christian College and to pursue a degree in Youth and Worship Ministry. The Ritenour family and the whole church body of First Assembly of God invite you to worship the Living Christ at a Living Church.
Youth Pastor - Craig Cross
Pastor Craig and Amber Cross have been at First Assembly of God for two years. During that time they have ministered to the Youth of the church and have given oversight to the areas of Christian Education. They have two sons, Evan and Nolan.
Pastor Craig and Amber are both graduates of Valley Forge Christian College in Phoenxiville, Pennyslvania. Craig graduated in 1999 with the Bachelors of Science in Pastoral Ministry. Amber graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education.
Pastor Craig is a gifted speaker and he has a heart for the things of God. He is the director of R.A.G.E. (Reaching A Generation Eternally) Youth Ministries at First Assembly of God. R.A.G. E. meets each Wednesday evening at 7:00 PM in the Family Life Center.
He invites teens to be a part of this dynamic ministry. The Youth are involved in Local, District, and National events and activities, such as Bible Quiz, Fine Arts, Youth Convention and Winter Retreats.
Amber is a gifted pianist and vocalist. She is involved in the worship ministry of the church and she ministers to the children of the church.
Prior to coming to First Assembly of God, Pastor Craig and Amber served at the Assembly of God Church in Northeast, Pennsylvania with Pastor Gerald Olshevski. They had a very successful tenure as Youth pastors there. They look forward to meeting you.
Tiffany Waychoff
Tiffany Waychoff joined the office staff of First Assembly of God in October of 2008. She is serving as the Office Secretary. She has blessed the church with fresh perspective and she demonstrates a strong desire to be efficient and effective in the work of the Lord. She is married to Charlie Waychoff and they reside in Waynesburg area. We appreciate them both very much.
Kathy Cross
Kathy has been a faithful member of First Assembly of God for many years and she has passionately served the Lord. She brings diligence and cheerfulness to the office. She is married to Rick Cross and they have two sons, Justin and Adam. Justin serves as a Youth Pastor in Texas and Adam is continuing his education and plans to be an educator in Texas.
Donald H. Headlee
Donald H. Headlee has served the church in many different ways. He has provided the church with much needed expertise in the areas of maintenance. Donald has the heart of a servant and he is always a soft spoken and reliable reference for those needing assistance or advice. His service to the church is invaluable. He and his family are deeply loved and appreciated.
John Wise
John Wise is the embodiment of a hard worker. He serves the church with diligence and his work reflects his personal commitment to excellence. He is a valued member of the church staff. John's wife and daughter Hannah are blessings to First Assembly of God as well. We thank the Lord for the Wises.