Staff
Dr. Rich Toliver — Senior Pastor
Dr. Rich Toliver first became a pastor in 1978. Following pastorates in both Arkansas
and Iowa, he became Senior Pastor of Branson Bible Church in 1986 until the present time. Pastor Toliver trusted Christ following completion of his undergraduate work in mathematics and during a time  when he was teaching school. He then received both an M. Div and a D. Min. from Grace Theological Seminary in Winona Lake, IN. Pastor Rich presently serves on the Board of Trustees of Calvary Bible College in Kansas City, MO, as well as the Board of Directors of IFCA International, a fellowship of churches with its headquarters in Grandville, MI.
Pastor Toliver and his wife of 29 years, Patti, have four
adult children who are all serving the Lord in various capacities.
Jeff and Clara Griffis — Associate Pastor
Pastor Jeff received his Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Secondary Education from
College of the Ozarks in 2005. Jeff and his wife, Clara, recently served as missionaries
with New Tribes Mission for two years in Venezuela, teaching missionary kids whose
parents work with un-reached tribal groups. Born and raised in Venezuela, they speak Spanish fluently and have a heart for missions. Jeff and Clara’s desire at Branson Bible
is to disciple young people through personal relationships and active involvement in
various aspects of their lives, as well as through consistent teaching from the Word.
Vicki Hess — Secretary
Vicki Hess has lived in the Branson area for 33 years and attended Branson Bible Church
for 32 years, serving as pianist on Sunday mornings since the beginning. Furthermore,
Vicki led choir for over 10 years, has worked in the office as secretary for 21 years, has participated in various women's and children's ministries, and continues to serve with
the Praise Team in the morning worship service.
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