Pastor Brad Rice

Rev. Brad Rice comes to The Rock MCC to serve as the Pastor. Originally from Georgia (where he visited Chattanooga as a little kid), Brad had come to us from Claremont, California where he received his Masters of Divinity from Claremont School of Theology. Before coming to Chattanooga, Brad had lived in five states, including Georgia, North Carolina, Arizona, California, and finally Tennessee. Brad received his B.S.Ed. in Social Science Education at the University of Georgia, his first M.A. in College Student Development at Appalachian State University, before settling into his M.Div. at Claremont.

Brad was formed and raised in the Southern Baptist Church (with a little Pentecostalism) in the church his grandfather, a former Southern Baptist pastor, had built. He found MCC in 2005 while living in Tucson, Arizona and has not looked back! Brad really loves how God had other plans for him as he began his journey. He moved to serve MCCLA as the Intern and worked with the Young Adult group. Brad believes that God is still working in his life. God continues to speak to him through the Gospel message of hope and liberation, the idea of inclusive communion, and acts of compassion and love that this church offers. Some of his passions include reading and studying the Word, HIV/AIDS Ministry, and worship with one another.

Outside of church, Brad is a HUGE sports fan: he loves college football and baseball. Brad also loves eating, constantly reading, and singing. Overall, Rev. Brad invites all people to experience Gods inclusive love through Jesus and the Spirit at The Rock MCC. To all people, whether visitors or returning, he wants everyone to know they are welcome home at The Rock MCC.