OUR STAFF
Rick McClain
Senior Pastor
Pastor Rick has served as the Senior Pastor at Christ Community Church since 1992. He has degrees in Christian ministry and biblical studies from Mid-America Christian University (BA ’83) and Anderson University School of Theology (MDiv ’86). He also has a doctoral degree from Fuller Theological Seminary (DMin 2002).
Beyond leading the church, Rick has served on the boards of various organizations in the Lake Charles community, including Hamilton Christian Academy, the Human Relations Commission for the city of Lake Charles, NAMI, the Southwest Louisiana Chapter of the American Red Cross, and the Lake Charles Ministerial Association.
Rick is married to Wava. Wava teaches music at Dolby Elementary School, and she is active in the music and arts community in Lake Charles. Wava also serves as a part of the church’s worship band, and she helps to lead the children’s Christmas musical each year.
Together, Rick and Wava have two adult daughters and two grandchildren.
Steve Hardesty
Children’s Pastor
Pastor Steve has a large range of responsibilities. He serves as the Children’s Pastor, directing all children’s ministries that are sixth grade and below. He also serves as our Executive Pastor, managing the church’s finances, accounting, and campus.
Steve grew up at Christ Community Church, and he comes to our staff from a business background. He has been a member of our staff for more than 20 years.
Steve is married to Drucy, and she recently retired from her career as a pharmacist.