Jeremy & Valerie
Jeremy and Valerie met at Oral Roberts University in 1997 and their relationship can only be described as one knit together in heaven. While Jeremy had grown up in the church, coming to Christ at the age of seven, Valerie met and surrendered to Jesus while at ORU. They were married in 1998, and as their relationship matured, so did their passion to honor Jesus in their family and ministry, as well as their business endeavors. In 2001, Colby Allan was the first addition with his zest for life and adventure. And in 2003, Tatum Ann completed the family of four and, to this day, continues to remind us that all of God’s creation is good.
With a theology degree in Biblical Literature, Jeremy was ordained in 2013. Valerie followed not long after with her ordination in 2017. They currently own and operate Excellecore Real Estate in Land O Lakes, FL, while seeking to walk out the vocation of reflecting God’s image to the world.
Friday date nights are sacred to the Rickard’s. A thirst for knowledge through books, and a love of music and art culture binds them as well. Although they have distinctly individual traits, they love engaging the world as a team. They see that scripture teaches that grace and truth work well together, and they walk this mandate out by leaning on each other’s gifts.
Valerie’s Favorite food: Apples
Valerie’s Favorite Movie: Pride and Prejudice
Valerie’s Favorite Song: All Too Well Taylor Swift Original Version❤️
Valerie’s Favorite Bible Verse: Deuteronomy 30:19, “I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse. Therefore choose life, that you and your offspring may live,”
Valerie’s Favorite Place Visited: Washington DC with Jeremy!
Jeremy’s Favorite food: Anything Thai
Jeremy’s Favorite movie: If someone is truly interested in me, they need to know my passion for The Andy Griffith Show. If I was forced to select a single movie it would probably be The Goonies
Jeremy’s Favorite song: Keep Waiting by Stavesacre
Jeremy’s Favorite Bible verse: Galatians 2:20, “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”
Jeremy’s Favorite place visited: Washington DC
