Rocco Shanks
Minister Touchet Church

Rocco Shanks Jr. became the minister at Touchet Church in November of 2009.

He has completed 1/2 year of Biblical studies at Maranatha Baptist Bible College, and 1 year of Biblical/Ministerial studies at West Coast Baptist Bible College.

Rocco served in a local ministry under Pastor Tim Shanks for 10+ years where he received his ordination. He was invloved in a wide range of ministerial duties, including pulpit work, youth ministry, prison ministries, and various administration.

Before full time ministry, Rocco was employed by PacifiCorp where he performed IT services in Portland Or.

Before becoming a security professional, he was enlisted in the USAF for four years of active duty, from which he received an honorable discharge.

Rocco is married to Heather Shanks, and they have 6 children.

Rocco likes Football, MMA, and many other High Impact sports, as well as Information Technology and coffee.