Rick McClain

Dr. Rickey A. McClain was born Deaf and raised in Columbus, OH. A graduate of Cypress Lake High School in Ft. Myers, Florida, Dr. McClain has continued his education (AA) at Edison Community College, (BA) Gallaudet University, (MRE) Nazarene Theological Seminary (MA. Counseling), Mid-America Nazarene University, and (D.Min) Samford Universiy's Beeson Divinity School.

A Nazarene Elder, Pastor, Evangelist, Teacher, Workshop leader, and Training School Administrator, Dr. McClain has served as a Facilitator for the ASLV Version of the Bible (Leviticus) at Deaf Mission, and as adjunct professor at several venues.

Dr. McClain's passions include caring for Deaf Pastors, College Baseball, College football (Ohio State Buckeyes!) and golf. He is married to the love of his life, Deb, and together they have two beautiful daughters, and four outstanding grandsons.

HIs favorite Scripture Verse is Mark 5:19 - " ... Go home to your family and friends and tell them how much the Lord has done for you and how he has had mercy on you."