| ABOUT RCI |
| THE FOLKS AT RCI |
| RCI Board Members Front - (L-R) Bill Bartlett, Jim Marrs, & Bill Cadle Back - (L-R) Don Austin, Gary Drake, Jack Gregory, Norris Belcher, & Glenn Mathews |
Dr. Mathews was saved at age eleven, and began preaching at age seventeen.
Since that time, he has served pastorates in West Virginia and Texas, and
has been engaged in full time evangelism since 1976. He is a graduate of
Tennessee Temple University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Semin-
ary. He also is the recipient of a Doctorate of Divinity degree from Ambas-
sador College.
He has produced weekly radio programs in West Virginia since 1976, and has
maintained daily broadcast schedules in the United States and the Caribbean
area since 1977. He has led 25 tours to Bible Lands and taken multiple mis-
sionary trips to Jamaica, Guyana, Poland, Ukraine, Australia, Grenada,
Dominican Republic, Uganda, China, Philippines and Thailand. Dr. Mathews'
focus is on expository preaching, with messages developed to meet the needs
of the 21st Century. Mrs. Mathews often travels with Dr. Mathews, and may
assist in speaking to ladies, music and counseling. Both Dr. and Mrs.
Mathews are members of the American Association of Christian Counselors
(AACC) and are certified in Critical Incident Stress Management.
Since that time, he has served pastorates in West Virginia and Texas, and
has been engaged in full time evangelism since 1976. He is a graduate of
Tennessee Temple University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Semin-
ary. He also is the recipient of a Doctorate of Divinity degree from Ambas-
sador College.
He has produced weekly radio programs in West Virginia since 1976, and has
maintained daily broadcast schedules in the United States and the Caribbean
area since 1977. He has led 25 tours to Bible Lands and taken multiple mis-
sionary trips to Jamaica, Guyana, Poland, Ukraine, Australia, Grenada,
Dominican Republic, Uganda, China, Philippines and Thailand. Dr. Mathews'
focus is on expository preaching, with messages developed to meet the needs
of the 21st Century. Mrs. Mathews often travels with Dr. Mathews, and may
assist in speaking to ladies, music and counseling. Both Dr. and Mrs.
Mathews are members of the American Association of Christian Counselors
(AACC) and are certified in Critical Incident Stress Management.
Dr. Glenn Mathews
RCI Executive Director
RCI Executive Director
| Fleta Mathews RCI Secretary |
Mrs. Mathews was saved at age sixteen during a tent revival near her home
in Asheboro, North Carolina. Immediately following, she was baptized in a
nearby creek. She became a member of Fayetteville Street Baptist Church,
and served in many capacities there for the next five years. Since she had
known the call of God upon her life from the beginning, she left to attend
Tennessee Temple University in Chattanooga, Tennessee. While there,
she was active in church and the school, and married Glenn Mathews on
July 26, 1958.
Their ministry together began at Belle Creek Baptist Church, Dixie, West
Virginia. Through the years, they have served pastorates in two states and
ministered in the areas of evangelism and missions on every continent.
After college and graduate school, Fleta taught in both public and private
schools, and has had the privilege of serving in singing, counseling and
teaching women's and children's groups.
On July 26, 2008, Dr. and Mrs. Mathews celebrated their 50th anniversary.
They have two daughters, three grandsons, four granddaughters and one
great-grand son. Fleta writes, "We praise God and thank Him for all He
continues to do in and through us."
in Asheboro, North Carolina. Immediately following, she was baptized in a
nearby creek. She became a member of Fayetteville Street Baptist Church,
and served in many capacities there for the next five years. Since she had
known the call of God upon her life from the beginning, she left to attend
Tennessee Temple University in Chattanooga, Tennessee. While there,
she was active in church and the school, and married Glenn Mathews on
July 26, 1958.
Their ministry together began at Belle Creek Baptist Church, Dixie, West
Virginia. Through the years, they have served pastorates in two states and
ministered in the areas of evangelism and missions on every continent.
After college and graduate school, Fleta taught in both public and private
schools, and has had the privilege of serving in singing, counseling and
teaching women's and children's groups.
On July 26, 2008, Dr. and Mrs. Mathews celebrated their 50th anniversary.
They have two daughters, three grandsons, four granddaughters and one
great-grand son. Fleta writes, "We praise God and thank Him for all He
continues to do in and through us."
| Dr. Bill Bartlett |
Rev. Bartlett was saved November 21, 1952, at the First Baptist Church of
Whitesville, West Virginia. He was called to preach in 1953. Bill currently
serves as "Pastor Emeritus" of Maranatha Baptist Church in Sissonville,
West Virginia. He now serves as Director of Godly Line Ministries.
He and his wife, Faith, planted this church in 1970. They have four child-
ren. Their youngest son, Kemp, is with the Lord. The Bartletts also have
five grandchildren.
In Bill's own words, "Revival Crusade and the preaching and teaching
ministry of Brother Glenn is a vital part of our church. Our church is
blessed to contribute to the ministry of Revival Crusade monthly. It is my
privilege to serve on the board."
Whitesville, West Virginia. He was called to preach in 1953. Bill currently
serves as "Pastor Emeritus" of Maranatha Baptist Church in Sissonville,
West Virginia. He now serves as Director of Godly Line Ministries.
He and his wife, Faith, planted this church in 1970. They have four child-
ren. Their youngest son, Kemp, is with the Lord. The Bartletts also have
five grandchildren.
In Bill's own words, "Revival Crusade and the preaching and teaching
ministry of Brother Glenn is a vital part of our church. Our church is
blessed to contribute to the ministry of Revival Crusade monthly. It is my
privilege to serve on the board."
| Rev. Jack Gregory |
Rev. Gregory was saved on Thanksgiving Night, November, 1962 at his
home. He has pastored four different Baptist churches in the course of his
ministerial career. Rev. Gregory had a local radio program for thirty-five
years. He and his wife, Shirley, have been married for fifty years.
In Jack's own words, "I have been an avid supporter of Revival Crusade
for a great number of years. It is great to have a radio ministry like
Revival Crusade with a history consistent with Biblical truths. I consider it
a great privilege to serve on the Board with good Christian people." Jack
has been involved in preaching in a jail ministry since 2007. Over a
hundred professions of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
home. He has pastored four different Baptist churches in the course of his
ministerial career. Rev. Gregory had a local radio program for thirty-five
years. He and his wife, Shirley, have been married for fifty years.
In Jack's own words, "I have been an avid supporter of Revival Crusade
for a great number of years. It is great to have a radio ministry like
Revival Crusade with a history consistent with Biblical truths. I consider it
a great privilege to serve on the Board with good Christian people." Jack
has been involved in preaching in a jail ministry since 2007. Over a
hundred professions of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Mr. James Marrs
Jim was saved in 1949 at Farrar Memorial Baptist Church at Rand, West
Virginia, where Rev Guy Smith, Dr. Mathews' uncle, was pastor. He was
baptized in Witcher's Creek in rural Kanawha County in January, 1950,
where the ice had to be broken for the baptism.
Jim is owner and General Manager of Marrs Jewelry in Nitro, West
Virginia, and has been in business there since 1956. He and his wife,
Jean, are members of Teays Valley Baptist Church near Hurricane, West
Virginia, where they are involved in various ministries there. Having
served on RCI's Board of Directors since its incorporation, Jim has
proven to be an invaluable asset over the course of his association with
the ministry.
Virginia, where Rev Guy Smith, Dr. Mathews' uncle, was pastor. He was
baptized in Witcher's Creek in rural Kanawha County in January, 1950,
where the ice had to be broken for the baptism.
Jim is owner and General Manager of Marrs Jewelry in Nitro, West
Virginia, and has been in business there since 1956. He and his wife,
Jean, are members of Teays Valley Baptist Church near Hurricane, West
Virginia, where they are involved in various ministries there. Having
served on RCI's Board of Directors since its incorporation, Jim has
proven to be an invaluable asset over the course of his association with
the ministry.
Dr. Norris E. Belcher, Jr.
RCI Vice-President
RCI Vice-President
Dr. Belcher has been the pastor of the Church of the Open Door in West-
minster, Maryland, since October, 1995. He has been in the ministry for
over 33 years. He was a pastor in West Virginia for twelve years, and served
as pastor of Ridgewood Baptist Church, in Joliet, Illinois, for five years
prior to his move to Westminster.
In addition to his involvement with RCI, Dr. Belcher serves as a member of
the Executive Board for Sword of the Lord based in Murfreesboro, Tennes-
see, and is a frequent conference speaker for that organization. He and his
wife, Karen, have been married for thirty-two years, and have three children
and four grand-children.
minster, Maryland, since October, 1995. He has been in the ministry for
over 33 years. He was a pastor in West Virginia for twelve years, and served
as pastor of Ridgewood Baptist Church, in Joliet, Illinois, for five years
prior to his move to Westminster.
In addition to his involvement with RCI, Dr. Belcher serves as a member of
the Executive Board for Sword of the Lord based in Murfreesboro, Tennes-
see, and is a frequent conference speaker for that organization. He and his
wife, Karen, have been married for thirty-two years, and have three children
and four grand-children.
Dr. Gary Drake
Gary Drake, has been pastor of the Bethel Lighthouse Church, in Marietta,
Ohio, since 1997. He was saved at the Newton Baptist Church at Newton,
West Virginia, and has been preaching since October 1974, 32 years. He
and his wife, Pamela, have been married 33 years and have two daughters,
Amanda and Elizabeth.
Before coming to Bethel Lighthouse Church, Gary pastored the Strange
Creek Baptist Church in West Virginia for 15 years. Gary and Dr. Mathews
have traveled on missions trips to the Dominion Republic and toured the
Holy Land. In the late 80s, Gary traveled with Brother Glenn as he held
tent meetings throughout West Virginia and North Carolina.
Ohio, since 1997. He was saved at the Newton Baptist Church at Newton,
West Virginia, and has been preaching since October 1974, 32 years. He
and his wife, Pamela, have been married 33 years and have two daughters,
Amanda and Elizabeth.
Before coming to Bethel Lighthouse Church, Gary pastored the Strange
Creek Baptist Church in West Virginia for 15 years. Gary and Dr. Mathews
have traveled on missions trips to the Dominion Republic and toured the
Holy Land. In the late 80s, Gary traveled with Brother Glenn as he held
tent meetings throughout West Virginia and North Carolina.
Mr. Don Austin
RCI Treasurer
RCI Treasurer
Don has served as treasurer of Revival Crusade, Inc., since his retirement
from FMC Corporation in South Charleston, West Virginia, in 1994. He
was saved on November 12, 1955 and has been a deacon and served as
treasurer of Maranatha Baptist Church in Charleston, West Virginia,
since 1969. Don and his wife, Gloria, have 5 grown children, 17 grand-
children, and 3 great-grandchildren.
In his own words, Don writes, "I consider Brother Glenn a close personal
friend, and I'm happy to use the talent the Lord has given me in the area
of administration to help such a worthy cause as Revival Crusade, Inc."
from FMC Corporation in South Charleston, West Virginia, in 1994. He
was saved on November 12, 1955 and has been a deacon and served as
treasurer of Maranatha Baptist Church in Charleston, West Virginia,
since 1969. Don and his wife, Gloria, have 5 grown children, 17 grand-
children, and 3 great-grandchildren.
In his own words, Don writes, "I consider Brother Glenn a close personal
friend, and I'm happy to use the talent the Lord has given me in the area
of administration to help such a worthy cause as Revival Crusade, Inc."
How RCI Is Funded
Revival Crusade, Inc. is a faith ministry. It is a 501(c)3 nonprofit
religious organization. Revival Crusade, Inc., receives no
faith-based financial support from the United States government,
nor funding from any denomination, convention, or corporate entity.
Revival Crusade, Inc., is supported solely by local churches and
individuals who believe in this work, and who are blessed by its
ministries of radio, meetings, and missions. All contributions are tax
deductible in the USA.
RCI Statement of Doctrine
- We believe in the verbal inspiration and authority of the
Scriptures and that the Bible reveals God, the fall of
man, the way of salvation, and God's plan and purpose
in the ages. - We believe in God the Father, God the Son, and God
the Holy Spirit. - We believe in the deity, virgin birth, and bodily
resurrection of Jesus Christ. - We believe that salvation is by grace. The conditions to
salvation are repentance and faith. - We believe that men are justified by faith alone and are
accounted righteous before God only through the merit
of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Justification
establishes an eternal relationship that can never be
broken. - We believe in the visible, personal, and pre-millennial
return of Jesus Christ. - We believe in the everlasting conscious blessedness of
the saved, and the everlasting conscious punishment of
the lost.
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| Mr. Bill Cadle |
Bill Cadle serves Revival Crusade, Inc. by assisting in matters of legal and
federal tax laws and tax-exempt requirements. His services are invaluable
to RCI.
federal tax laws and tax-exempt requirements. His services are invaluable
to RCI.
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