Rev. Arthur and Deaconess Eva Rickman,
Serving the Lord in the Dominican Republic
Bio
Rev. Arthur and Deaconess Eva (Morlok) Rickman serve the Lord as missionaries in the Dominican Republic, where Arthur is planting churches and training pastors. The Rickmans also work with other LCMS missionaries in the area to establish group homes for children with developmental disabilities, schools and clinics, where the Dominican people can receive holistic care.
Arthur and Eva are from Long Beach, Calif., where they attended Bethany Lutheran Church. They both earned undergraduate degrees from California State University, Long Beach. Arthur graduated with a Bachelor of Science in microbiology, and Eva earned her bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry and English. As Arthur studied for his Master of Divinity from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Mo., Eva worked concurrently toward a Master of Systematic Theology and Deaconess Certification. The couple then spent two years in Panama, where Arthur served as vicar while Eva trained deaconesses in the Lutheran Church of Panama. After graduating, the Rickmans moved to Grand Mound, Iowa, so that Arthur could serve as pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church. Arthur’s hobbies include hiking, fishing and cooking, and Eva enjoys reading, jogging and sewing. They both enjoy spending time with their three children: Bethany, Zoe and Noah.
Want to learn how God is making an impact in the Dominican Republic? Watch this video with new career missionary Rev. Arthur Rickman.
Prayers
Please pray for the Rickmans as they adapt to their new life. They write, “Please pray for health and safety for our family, especially for our three little ones. Pray also that God would prepare the hearts of the people in the Dominican Republic to hear His Word.” Thanks be to God that Pastor Rickman has accepted the call to serve the people of the Dominican Republic.
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Special Dates
Birthdays:
- Arthur – Oct. 22
- Eva – Dec. 10
- Bethany – Aug. 24
- Zoe – July 10
- Noah – April 9
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District:
- Pacific Southwest & Iowa East
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