Rich was born (5/18/70) and raised in Granite City, IL.  He completed a B.S. at Southern Illinois University, then continued on the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary to complete his Masters of Divinity.  While in college, he was a youth pastor first in Edwardsville, then in Granite City, IL.  Following the completion of his Masters of Divinity at the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, Rich ministered at Aurora Christian Academy in Aurora, CO, as the vice-principal of the secondary program.

Laura was also born (8/27/72) and raised in Granite City, IL.  She completed her B.S. in Elementary Education at Southern Illinois University.  Following completion of her degree, Laura worked as a teacher for 6-11 grade students in English, then as a 6th grade teacher.  She has also ministered at Aurora Christian Academy as the Elementary vice-principal.

Alisa was born (5/21/01) in Aurora, CO and has adapted well to being a Missionary Kid (MK). She has just enrolled in a local 4-year old Kindergarden with a local Christian school.

Scott was born (4/25/05) in Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles and may become the first tall Smallie.