Ministry Staff

Richard Perry, Preaching Minister

Richard was born and raised in the Gold City area of Simpson County, KY. He originally had no intention of entering the ministry, but through a series of events, Richard began preaching in 1997, entering full time ministry in 2015. Since then, Richard and his wife, Laura, have worked with congregations in Texas, Arizona, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Richard is a graduate of Lipscomb. Richard began ministering at Mt. Zion in May of 2024.

Ryan Barrick, Discipleship Minister

Ryan grew up in the Richardsville community with his parents, Greg & Lynn and his brother, Bret. Ryan attended Western Kentucky University and graduated in May of 2011 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. Very shortly after graduating, Ryan was hired as an Accountant at American Bank & Trust where he continues to work full time. Ryan married his wife Kelly Creasey Barrick in December of 2017.

He served the congregation in the capacity of Youth Minister from April 2014-December 2021. In January 2022, he was named the congregation’s Discipleship Minister. The focus of his ministry is helping make disciples and assisting the membership in seeking His face. He aides in developing spiritual maturity and encourages continued depth in ones relationship with God.