Pastor and Mrs. Jerry Burton

Pastor Burton came to Calvary in December of 1979. He had served in various capacities including worship leader, youth pastor, and office administrator, in three other churches after graduating from Baptist Bible College, Springfield, MO in 1960. He brought his family to Rittman from Springfield, MO. His family included his wife, Jean, daughter, Kristi, and son Paul. Both children are now grown and married. In July of 2005, Jean passed away after a brief battle with cancer.

In July of 2007 Carol, formerly Feistel, and Pastor Burton were married. Previously, Carol and her husband, Malcom Feistel, were missionaries in Taiwan for 28 years. They had five children, Amy, Sue, Nancy, Andrew, and Richard. Malcom passed away in June of 2006 after a brief battle with cancer.

Carol teaches a single ladies class and orchestrates the music ministry at Calvary. In addition, Pastor Jerry and Carol are available for individual or couple counseling.

Pastor and Carol welcome you to the services at Calvary.


Pastor can be reached via email at drjburton@gmail.com
Carol can be reached via email at prazinghim@gmail.com


Christopher and Hannah Colelli


Chris and Hannah Colelli joined the staff of Calvary in June of 2008. Their ministry is to the Junior Hi and Senior Hi teens. They have instituted a Wednesday night worship hour for the teens at 6.45 PM called "On Fire."

Chris can be reached via email at christophercolelli24@yahoo.com