Ric Olsen

Ric Olsen currently serves as a Regional Minister for North American Baptists, Inc. since September 2019 and as an Equipping Elder/Pastor at the Beacon Church since July 2006. Additionally, Ric has been the Executive Director of Love Orange since March 2010, focusing on community improvement through resource and volunteer support. With experience as a Chaplain for the Orange City Fire Department since 2008, Ric has provided counseling, discipleship, and officiated weddings and funerals. Previous roles include Senior Associate Pastor and College & Missions Pastor at Harbor Trinity Baptist Church, Manager at Gold's Gym, and International Manager of Small Groups for The European Missionary Association. Ric's early career involved missionary work and guidance counseling at The Moody Church and Moody Bible Institute, respectively. Educational credentials include a Master's Degree in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary and a Bachelor’s Degree in Bible Theology from Moody Bible Institute.