Rick Soto

Pastor

Rick and Jane Soto planted The Ranch Church in 2007, and both served as missionaries before Rick transitioned into Pastoral ministry, and Jane into motherhood. Both have had the pleasure of speaking at various conferences, at home and abroad.

Pastor Rick is a gifted Bible teacher who enjoys a good laugh. He blogs frequently on his website simplebiblecommentary.com, and is the author of one book.

Rick graduated from San Diego State University, and Jane from Cal. They live in Solvang with their four sons.

Contact Rick via our Contact Form.

Visit Ricks Simple Bible Commentary blog at https://simplebiblecommentary.com/

Jeff Clay

Associate Pastor

Jeff and Robyn Clay planted The Ranch Church in 2007, and both have a career background in dentistry. Previously Jeff owned his own dental lab, and Robyn is a well credentialed dental assistant.  Prior to operating his own dental lab, Jeff was a deputy for the Santa Barbara Sheriffs Department.

Pastor Jeff is a Teaching Pastor and leads our discipleship and men’s ministries. Robyn is frequently found hosting a number of events and small groups at their house.

The Clay’s live in Solvang, have three married kids, and three gorgeous grandbabies.

Contact Jeff Clay via our Contact Form.

Casey Corum

Worship Pastor

Casey and Angie Corum joined the staff of The Ranch Church in August of 2019 where Casey Corum serves as the worship pastor. Additionally, Casey has worked for many years as a songwriter, worship leader, and record producer. Casey is best known for his work with Vineyard Music having served as Chief Creative Officer for over 10 years. Casey’s songs have been sung in thousands of churches all over the world in numerous languages. Some of his best known songs include “Dwell”, “Form Us”, No Longer Strangers”, and “You Have Set Me Free”.

When not at TRC, Casey travels extensively working with artists, churches, and creative leaders on the stage and in the studio.

Angie Corum

Children’s Director

Angie Corum joined the staff of The Ranch Church as Children’s Director in 2021. She has over 20 years of experience in children’s ministries and has run children’s programs for several churches over the years. Angie is passionate about teaching children how to develop their own relationship with God. She came to know the Lord very young and hopes to lead other children the same way.

She and Casey, her husband of almost 30 years and our worship pastor, have four grown daughters.  Angie and Casey have been at The Ranch Church since 2018 and they are passionate about seeing the church grow into a people who love the Lord, each other, and the community well.
“I don’t just want to talk about God with the kids. I want to create an environment where children can experience His great love for them.”

Elders

Pastor Rick Soto
Pastor Jeff Clay
Pastor Casey Corum
Pat Kennedy
Mike Waliser