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Randy Brock
Lead Pastor
Randy and Tami came to Rapid City in November 2019 to serve as lead pastors of OBC. They are graduates of Open Bible College in Des Moines, IA and have been in full-time ministry for 37 years.Â
Randy and Tami have three children: daughter, Sheena Newton, husband Nathan Newton and their two children, Arabella and Brock, live in Montgomery, AL. Tara Brock, Randy and Tami's youngest, currently lives in Orlando, FL.Â
Pastor Randy comes to us with a wealth of experience in large church settings in the areas of church administration, pastoral care, ministry development, community involvement, preaching/teaching, and leadership training with an extensive track record of influence in both Open Bible and the Assemblies of God. Both he and Tami have a deep love for people and are truly excited about their call to Rapid City and this great church.Â
Brian McDaniel
Executive Pastor
Brian McDaniel is an Ordained Minister with Open Bible Churches and currently ministers as the Executive Pastor.Â
Brian and his wife Deanna have served in various pastoral roles in West Virginia and South Dakota before joining the ministry team at Open Bible Church in June 2008. Brian graduated from West Virginia University with a degree in Finance and spent thirteen years in the corporate banking industry and two years in jewelry manufacturing.Â
He enjoys food preservation, gardening and spending time with his family. He and his wife, Deanna, are the proud parents of two children, Ashlin and Braysin.Â
Krystal Hammer
Operations Pastor
Krystal Hammer serves as the Operations Pastor, maintaining day-to-day operations in the areas of business and operations management of the church, school, and daycare. She is passionate about providing systems through which all forms of ministry can move forward with excellence, guiding people toward a common goal, and inspiring others to discover their purpose.Â
In addition to desire for administrative excellence, Krystal also has a passion for discipleship as part of evangelism. She seeks to help those that desire to follow Christ have the foundation with which to do so. Krystal also has a deep desire to help others build relationships as a means of discipleship and oversees the groups at Open Bible Church to help facilitate a community in which all can grow in their relationship with Jesus.Â
Krystal and her husband Joe have three teenage boys at home, and enjoy hiking and video games together as a family. Krystal also likes reading, writing, and gardening, and shares online devotions through Driven Devos to inspire others as the walk with Jesus. Â
Seth Caldwell
Children & Families Pastor
Seth first came to faith at Open Bible at the age of 13, and was called to ministry shortly thereafter as a member of our student ministries. After filling several volunteer roles in the church during his high school and college years, he was hired in 2016 as the Upward Sports Ministries Director and as the PE Teacher for Creekside Christian School.Â
In June of 2020 Seth stepped into the role of Children and Families Pastor at the church, and is currently pursuing ministerial credentials with Open Bible Churches.Â
Seth and his wife Katie have felt a specific leading to family-based ministry since they were married in 2014, and it is a dream come true to minister to kids and families in the church they both grew up in. They currently live on his parents’ ranch east of Rapid City with their kids, Cooper and Ellie. Seth enjoys hunting, fishing, and watching or playing most sports.Â
Christi Hendrickson
Education Pastor
Christi Hendrickson joined the staff in 2006 and has served as Early Childhood Pastor and Discipleship Pastor. She is currently Pastor of Education and serves as principal of  Creekside Christian School .
Christi’s heart is to walk beside people in their spiritual growth process and to help leaders develop and deploy to wherever God has called them. She has been licensed with Open Bible Churches since 2008 and ordained since 2012.Â
Pastor Christi and her husband Roy have been married for 20 years and together own and operate a ranch east of town. They have a grown son and daughter-in-law and a teenage daughter still at home. Christi enjoys cooking, teaching, and just about anything outdoors!
Josh Lyle
NextGen Pastor
Megan Merscheim
Communications Director
Megan joined the Open Bible team in 2021. She is responsible for all electronic, printed, web, social and video communications for the church and its ministries.
She loves working with and for people who want to deepen their relationship with Christ, and reaching those who don't yet know Him.Â
Megan and her husband, Brandon, have two daughters - one who has flown the coop, and one in high school. They are thankful for the ability to live in the beautiful Black Hills and own and operate an Airbnb cabin in their offtime. Â
Josey Sorenson
Technical Director
Josey joined the staff as the Technical Director in May of 2018. He is responsible for all of the audio-visual components from day to day and on the weekend. He facilitates the AV needs for the church, daycare, and school. He has attended Open Bible Church since the winter of 2001, and has been a partner since 2008.Â
Josey and his wife, Bianca, have been married since 2014 and have two wonderful children, Silas and Erin. Josey enjoys spending time in the kitchen cooking, outside with his family, and gardening and canning.Â
Sharon Hansen
Administrative Assistant
Sharon and her husband, Jim, were self-employed for 29 years and owned a home-building business, gutter business and vacation home. They have three daughters, three sons-in-law, and five grandchildren with another on the way!Â
Sharon loves her role in the OBC office and sees every opportunity as a chance to serve Jesus!Â
Rita Hardwick
Receptionist
Rita recently moved from Colorado after serving as a Minister at a nursing home. She feels that God has given her a servant's heart and loves helping others and showing His love and kindness in all ways. Spreading happiness and laughter is an important part of who she is.
Spending time with family and hanging with her granddaughters are treasured moments. Rita also enjoys singing, working out, and antiquing.Â
Tera Kaiser
Food Administrator
Tera is a mom to three wonderful children and has been a faithful follower of Christ since 2014. She has a passion for women's ministry and teaching children. She enjoys biking and hiking with her kids and friends.Â
Tera has been working at OBC since 2017. She loves being able to interact with the daycare and school kids every day.
Bianca Sorenson
Kidz Life Assistant
Bianca grew up in OBC, serving in the Children’s Ministry area. She attended youth group, where she met her husband, Josey. They have been married since 2014, and have two beautiful children, Silas and Erin.
Bianca loves spending time with her family, whether playing games, spending time outside, in the kitchen, around the table, or just being with one another. Â
Tamara Studioso
Finance Administrator
Tamara joined OBC in 2013, after graduating from Black Hills State with a degree in accounting.Â
Though her main responsibility is Financial Administration, she also serves in many other capacities - helping in the daycare, kitchen, Upward, and office administration.Â
Tamara has been happily married to her husband, Jim, for over 42 years. Together they have five children, three sons-in-law, two daughters-in-law, and four grandchildren.Â
(Elected to 4 year term)
(Appointed by Lead Pastor)
(Appointed by Lead Pastor)
Services: Sundays @ 9 & 11 AM
Wednesday Discipleship: 6:30 PM
Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8 AM – 5 PM
(605) 342-4496
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