"Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ." Ephesians 4:12
Steve and Bridget Pawlak
Lead Pastors
Pastor Steve and Bridget are from the Detroit, Michigan area. They have been married for 30 years and have four children, Bethany and son-in-law Michael, Brooke, Gabe and daughter-in-law Kourtney, and Elijah. They also have four grandchildren, Addison, Caleb, Emmie, Briella, and a fifth on the way! Steve served in the U.S. Navy for four and half years and is currently a manager at a major steel company in Texas. Steve and Bridget have served in various church ministries. While Steve was serving as a deacon at his church in Michigan, they felt the call of God on their lives to reach the inner-city. After moving to East Texas ten years ago, Steve served as an elder and board member at their home church.
All the while, God was preparing them to be Lead Pastors to the local church. They answered God's call in October 2015 and formed Risen Life Church with multiple other families. By loving the way Jesus loves, they hope to reach the people in Longview, one heart at a time, with the compelling, simple, and unwavering message of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Terry and Melissa Weese
Deacon and Children's Pastor
Terry was born in Clayton, NM, and Melissa was born in Dallas, TX. They have been married for almost fifteen years and have five children between them: Steven, Michael, Samantha, BreeAnna, and Gena. Adopting Gena on December 8, 2010 has been one of the biggest blessings in Melissa's life. They have eleven grandchildren with number twelve on the way, one dog, and a cat. They have served in several areas of ministry, including: Connect Group leaders, children's church, greeting ministry, Sidewalk Sunday School, STAND projects, and leadership in their local church.
They share a passion for children's ministry. By growing and stretching the next generation, they hope to help each child discover God's individual call on their lives.
Allen and April Hubbard
Deacon and Office Administrator
April is originally from Bossier City, Louisiana. She moved to Kilgore, TX as a young child and has lived in East Texas since that time. She and her husband, Allen, have been married 19 years, and live in Liberty City, TX. They have three sons, Zachary, Conner, Isaac, and daughter-in-law Sadie. They also have one grandson, Owen, who is currently three years old.
April's spiritual gifts are serving and administration. She has been an Office Administrator for the past 19 years. Her heart for integrity and excellence is evident in all that she does. Allen runs RLC’s SPAR ministry, which is our men’s group, open to the public every Thursday night at 7pm.