Rich “The Trigger” Bontrager

We have had the opportunity to listen to Rich in multiple settings. As a Pastor, he is a strong and knowledgeable teacher who delivers powerful messages. His messages are strong but he also brings his teaching down to a level that everyone can understand.

As a leadership/motivation speaker, he is gain very powerful, but also funny and entertaining.

I would recommend Rich as a speaker for most any event.

There are speakers/pastors/teachers out there that have sharpened their skill and are good at their craft, but it's rare to find one that was born with the gift to stand in front of people, no matter their age, race, or creed, and clearly convey their story\thought process with an emotional that leaves each individual listener feeling as if they had lived, firsthand, what that speaker is talking about. That's the category that Rich Bontrager falls into. I've had the pleasure of working with Rich on several occasions as my wife and I tour the United States and I can tell you that Rich is a rare talent who will not disappoint you.

The Triggerman has a wonderful story to tell and captivates all who hear it. He is an inspiration to all and those who listen to him are truly blessed.

Pastor Rich is an amazing man who brings such a loving presence to the church. He welcomes everybody with open arms and has an amazing way of connecting with people.
Pastor Rich's sermons are so inspiring and always have a way of relating to my daily life. I have developed a more meaningful relationship with God, which in turn has brought me to a better place in life.
The Journey Church is so vibrant and full of energy, and Pastor Rich is truly extraordinary at what he does. I look forward to going to his weekly services, and when I am not able to attend, I check out the pod casts on Journey's website. It is exactly what I need to start my week out right. Positively life changing.

Pastor Rich has spoken at Pine Lake Camps on several occasions for groups of families, youth and adults. He provides an interactive, original and challenging message that keeps his listeners engaged. I highly recommend Pastor Rich Bontrager as a speaker. He is also great to work with, was willing to be flexible and go above and beyond to help make our event a success!

Rich presented to our group of Christian lay counselors. His message was solid and resulted in a call to action by our group and a request for Rich to come back and take us into a deeper spiritual response to people that we come in contact with. He responded readily to questions and the hearts of those who heard him speak. Of course we would recommend him as a speaker, because we have asked him to come back.

Rich has been my pastor since moving to Rochester a little over a year ago, I first met him doing prison ministry at the halfway house I was in. Rich is not like most pastors in that he relates to everyone and does not judge you for past mistakes, he holds us accountable for our sin the way I believe Christ would want any leader of the church to do. Rich's sermons are well put together and relatable to everyday life, especially for those who aren't used to "church structure". I highly recommend Rich to anyone looking for an energetic, intelligent, awesome man of God!