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A native of North Carolina, Bishop Rick moved to Vermont in 1982 with his wife, Phyllis, and their two sons, Todd and Benjamin.  Bishop Rick serves Maranatha Christian Church in Williston, Vermont as its Senior Apostolic leader.  He is a graduate of Gloryland Bible College and earned his Doctor of Ministry degree from Christian Life School of Theology, Columbus, Georgia.  During his tenure in Vermont, Bishop Rick has planted three other churches in the state, and is the president and founder of Maranatha Ministerial Fellowship, International, a network of churches and ministries throughout the New England, parts of Canada and the South. 


He travels extensively throughout the world.  He loves themission field, and has served with missionaries in India, the Philippines, Haiti, South Korea, Hong Kong, Thailand, China, Lebanon, Nigeria, the Ukraine and throughout Europe.

While in Korea in 1996, Bishop Rick had the distinct privilege of meeting with Dr. David Yonggi Cho who laid hands upon him, and prayed a prayer of anointing over his life and ministry.  God birthed "Proceeding Word Ministries,"... a dynamic and anointed ministry with an Apostolic call and vision, whose purpose is to enhance and encourage the body of Christ at large.  Prayer was monumental in the birthing of this ministry, and it continues to be the major emphasis contributing to the success of "Proceeding Word."

Bishop Rick and Dr. Phyllis', son Todd and his wife Xiomara, have made them the proud grandparents of two beautiful little girls, Trinity Jade and Destiny Callahan.  Todd and Xiomara recently became the proud parents of twin boys, Matai and Malakai Callahan, born April 8, 2005.

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Dr. Phyllis Callahan has actively served in the pastorate with her husband, Rick, for the past twenty-eight years. She is a registered nurse and teacher by profession, and worked in these vocations for twenty-eight years.  In 2000, she joined her husband in full time ministry and joined the pastoral staff of Maranatha Christian Church.  She holds ministerial credentials through Maranatha Ministerial Fellowship, International.  She holds an earned Doctor of Ministry degree from Christian Life School of Theology, and serves as the Administrator for Beacon University: Institute of Ministry at the Williston, VT campus.

Phyllis is a conference speaker, Bible teacher and worship leader. Her heart is to inspire, encourage and challenge men and women of faith to reach their full potential in God, fulfilling their Divine call and destiny through the enabling of the Holy Spirit.  Phyllis' missions trips include personal ministry and teaching in Thailand, India, Singapore, China, Indonesia and Costa Rica.

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