Minister

1 Timothy 5:17-18 ESV - "17 Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching. 18 For the Scripture says, "You shall not muzzle an ox when it treads out the grain," and, "The laborer deserves his wages.""

• Rayford Welch

Rayford began his work as the preacher at the Rockville Church of Christ in June 2021.  Last October, he was asked by the congregation so being serving as a Elder.  Rayford is in his 44th year of ministry, having served congregations in Texas, Alabama and Maryland. 

He is a graduate of Oklahoma Christian, where he met his wife of nearly 35 years Julie.  Having been born in Houston, Texas, he is an avid follower of the Houston sports teams.  Rayford loves anything and everything to do with history. 

Their daughter, Shelly, and her husband Drew, have a daughter Lily and they live in Manassas, VA.  Rayford and Julie also have a son Michael who with his wife Daisy have a son, Asher, and they live in Santa Fe, Texas.