About Puckerville

History of the Barn?

In past generations, the barn was a gathering place for men. However, those gatherings often centered around drinking, gambling, and worldly living. Everything changed when Rick gave his life to Christ and experienced the transforming power of being born again. With a renewed heart and purpose, he felt called to dedicate the barn to something far greater — creating a place where men could gather to pray, worship the Lord, study Scripture, and encourage one another in Christian brotherhood.

What began as a small gathering of faithful men on Thursday mornings steadily grew through God’s blessing and the hunger for authentic fellowship. Today, more than 30 men gather every Thursday morning to seek the Lord together.

In 2025, the men’s ministry from Parkview Christian Church had been meeting in homes, but the group eventually outgrew those settings. Rick was asked if he would consider opening the barn to host the Saturday men’s gathering as well. With great hospitality and a servant’s heart, he welcomed the opportunity.

Now, each Saturday, another 25 to 30 men gather at the barn for prayer, worship, Bible study, and fellowship.

Altogether, the barn now serves as a meeting place for around 60 Christian men every week - men united in faith, growing together in Christ, and building lasting bonds of brotherhood.

What was once a place associated with worldly pursuits has, by God’s grace, become a place devoted to prayer, worship, Scripture, and the transforming work of Jesus Christ.