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Life Ministries Church - Lead Pastor

Rick Ziesmer, an ordained minister, is the Lead Pastor of Life Ministries Church in Edinburg, Texas. With over 30 years of ministry experience, he has a heart to reach and impact generations.  He is clear, practical and takes an uncompromising stand on the absolutes of the Word of God.

Through modern technology, digital media, and community outreaches, Pastor Rick is passionate about showing God’s love in action.

Originally from Florida, he moved to Texas in 1999 and served as a NextGen Pastor for five years. In 2006, he took a step of faith and began pastoring Life Ministries Church.

Serving faithfully alongside him is his wife, Nelda, an educator for over 25 years who leads Women’s Ministries with grace and dedication.

Rick and Nelda’s desire is to see families strengthened and lives transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit.

They have two daughters, Natalie and Jenna who also love the Lord and serve in ministry.

Expanding the vision...

At Life Ministries Church, Pastor Rick and Nelda are committed to expanding the vision of the church by:

- Raising up new generations of believers through youth and family-focused programs.

- Equipping leaders for ministry and community impact.

- Strengthening families through discipleship, counseling, and support ministries.

- Reaching the city with practical demonstrations of God’s love through outreach events, missions, and local partnerships.

- Embracing innovation by using digital media and modern technology to make the Gospel accessible to all.

Their vision is to see Life Ministries Church grow as a beacon of hope, revival, and transformation—impacting not only Edinburg but communities everywhere.

Where we are headed...

Life Ministries Church is on a journey of growth, impact, and transformation. Under the leadership of Pastor Rick the church is moving forward with a bold vision to expand ministry opportunities, reach more families, and strengthen the community both locally and beyond.

Key areas of focus include:


New Building Project: Expanding our facilities to create a welcoming space for worship, children’s and youth programs, community events, and ministry training.

Growing Ministries: Strengthening existing ministries and launching new initiatives to serve families, youth, young adults, men and women in practical ways.

City Outreach: Continuing to make a difference in Edinburg through compassion projects, evangelism, and partnerships with local…
Expanding the Vision

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