About the ROCK
OUR MISSION...
1. To bring Honor and Glory to King Jesus
2. To Advance to Gospel of Salvation through Christ
3. To Foster a Culture of Fellowship
4. To Serve the Domains of Family, Church, and Community
5. To Raise Up Guardians of the Church
6. To Affirm the Traditions of Chivalry
Knights are the Sheepdogs of the Church.
FAMILY
We believe that strong families are the foundation of society and reveal the glory of God. We are committed to a Biblical understanding of marriage and supporting one another in raising children who love Jesus.
CHURCH
We believe that the Church is the Bride of Christ. We are committed to caring for our brothers and sisters in Jesus, here at home and around the world. We are ready to respond to any danger that may threaten our Churches.
COMMUNITY
We believe that God has given every Christian a solemn responsibility to share the Gospel with the whole world. We stand ready to meet the needs of our communities with the love of Jesus during natural and man-made disasters.
OUR VISION...
the call whenever and wherever they are needed.
Knights and Fellows
Knights and Fellows make up the backbone of the ROCK. These highly trained men of God care for their families well, actively serve in their local church congregation, and are ready to serve their community in its darkest hour.
Dames and Ladies
Our Women’s Auxiliary supports the work of the ROCK through prayer, meeting logistical needs, caring for children, and supporting the work of the Knights wherever God calls them.
Cadets
The Cadet Program prepares boys to become capable men of God. Through merit-badge training at home or in a small group cohort called a “Core,” boys learn about the Bible, valuable life and survival skills, and receive mentoring from a community of godly men.
OUR FAITH...
ROMANS ROAD TO SALVATION
Romans Road to Salvation is a method of sharing the Gospel using select verses from the Book of Romans. This technique teaches us about the consequences for sin and God’s plan of salvation through His Son. It’s a powerful tool in the evangelistic toolbox.
THE NICENE CREED
Written to combat the Arian and Macedonian Heresies (which claim that Jesus and the Holy Spirit are not fully God), the Nicene Creed serves as a unifying statement of true Christian beliefs. We are committed to unity in first-order doctrines, liberty in second-order doctrines, and charity for all.
CULTURALLY RELEVANT ISSUES
Throughout all ages of the church, Christians have been called to speak up about the major culturally relevant subjects. We believe that we are sinners made saints by the power of the Blood of Jesus and that gently and firmly calling out sin is one of the most loving things anyone can do.
The Essentials of Chivalry
The Code
Faith in spite of Doubt;
Justice in spite of Law;
Love in spite of War;
Service in spite of Rank;
Courage in spite of Fear.
The Code of Chivalry is a summary of the Fruit of the Spirit articulated for the warrior spirit. It is a moral compass to guide a Knights actions and decisions; a reminder of what God expects from him.
Without the Code, a Knight is in danger of becoming consumed by the power he wields as a mighty warrior.
The Path
The Path to Knighthood is a process for discipling Boys into Men, and Men into Servants, Warriors, and Leaders.
The sons of our members can begin training at age 8. Other boys can join around age 12 when they become Cadets. When they enter adulthood, they enter one-on-one mentorship with an experienced knight as a Squire.
Men join the Order as a Novice and progress through the ranks of Fellow, Corporal, and Sergeant.
Without a clear path of discipleship, men don’t know what is expected of them.
The Brotherhood
The Brotherhood of the Order of Chivalry serves two purposes: Fellowship and Leadership.
Men need fellowship for accountability, encouragement, and mentorship. Warriors need leadership to ensure their efforts make the most impact for the Kingdom of God.
Knights should love the Brotherhood. In an ideal world, a man’s Core Fellowship should become part of his inner circle; the men he trusts with his life and can rely on in any situation.
The Trial
The Trials of Knighthood test a man’s readiness to serve as a Knight of God and reflect Paul’s command to test leaders before ordaining them.
- The Trial of the Mind is trained through study, discernment, and emotional discipline.
- The Trial of the Body is tested through physical readiness, endurance, and sacrifice.
- The Trial of the Spirit is refined through prayer, purity, and faithful devotion.
These Trials guard against pride, unpreparedness, and spiritual weakness. Without them, a Knight may carry power—but not the character to wield it rightly.
The Achievement
A Knight’s Heraldic Achievement, or coat of arms, is a visual testimony crafted in symbol and color, bearing witness to the work of God in a man’s life.
Each element is a declaration of the man’s identity in Christ; his spiritual victories, the virtues he strives to uphold, and the mission to which he has been called.
The symbols are not chosen for pride or vanity, but for remembrance. They remind the Knight of the high standard God has set before him, the battles he has endured, the lessons learned through hardship, and the grace that has sustained him.
The Vigil
The Knight’s Vigil is a solemn time of prayer, reflection, and “counting the cost” of lifelong service in God’s army. It mirrors Christ’s own time of prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane before the Cross.
Before taking his vows, the Knight must examine his heart, seek God’s will, and consider the weight of his calling. As Jesus commanded that His disciples, “Count the cost” of following him. The Vigil is that moment where a man lays his soul bare before God and considers the weight of what He is being called to.
The Vows
The Vows of Knighthood—Obedience, Stewardship, and Purity—reflect the Christ’s expectation for all Christians, but are declared before God and witnesses to embrace accountability and acknowledge the seriousness of accepting the call to a life of chivalry.
- Obedience – Submitting to God’s Word and righteous authority.
- Stewardship – Managing time, gifts, and resources for God’s glory.
- Purity – Walking in holiness with integrity of heart, body, and mind.
The vows are not a claim to perfection but a pledge to pursue Christlikeness with humility, repentance, and resolve.
The Accolade
The Knighthood Accolade, or Dubbing Ceremony, is a commissioning—a form of ordination into a life of service, sacrifice, and leadership. Just as leaders in the Church are set apart through the laying on of hands, the Knight is recognized through three ceremonial blows of the sword, representing his vows of Obedience, Stewardship, and Purity—each made before the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
This moment marks the Knight’s public acceptance of his duty and his consecration to the work of God. The Accolade affirms that the Knight is now a servant-leader—commissioned to seek justice, show mercy, and walk humbly with God.
The Quest
The Knight’s Great Quest is the ongoing journey that follows his commissioning. It is God’s unique adjustments and assignments in his life—devotionally, relationally, and missionally.
Some quests are undertaken alone, pressing the Knight to draw deeply from his training and to rely fully on God. Others are shared with the brotherhood, and together their kingdom impact is multiplied.
Knighthood is not the end in itself… It’s just the beginning of a legacy of service.
COUNCIL OF MASTERS
Chief Executive Officer and Master Commander
Sir Anthony is the founder and Master Commander of the Order, and is the chairman of the Board of Elders. He lives with his wife and sons in Washington State. He pastors Wickersham Bible Church in Acme, WA and is a board member for Farm and Family Missions in Bow, WA. Sir Anthony serves the State of Washington as an officer in the Army National Guard, and serves as a team leader for the Skagit County Ground Search and Rescue team.
SIR ALFRED DEL VECCHIO
Chief Operations Officer and Master Deputy
Sir Al is the Master Deputy of the Order. He lives with his wife and three daughters in Washington State. He serves as the pastor of Farm and Family Missions in Bow, WA and is ordained through Impact Multiplied in Burlington, WA. He is a missionary of the SEND Network. Pastor Al serves the United States as a Naval Aviator, and has multiple combat deployments under his belt.
SIR ELIJAH REYES
Chief Finance Officer and Master Treasurer
Sir Elijah is a founding member of the Order and serves as the Master Treasurer. He lives with his wife and son in Washington State. He attends Cascade Christian Church in Sedro-Woolley, WA. He served in the US Marine Corps, and currently works in the construction industry. Sir Elijah serves on his community Search and Rescue team.
SIR MARK JONES
Chief Administrative Officer and Master Secretary
Sir Mark is a founding member of the Order and serves as the Master Secretary. He lives with his wife and son in Washington State. He attends Cascade Christian Church in Sedro-Woolley, WA. He served in the US Marine Corps, and has an extensive background in rifle, shotgun, pistol, and archery marksmanship. Sir Mark currently works in the construction industry.
SIR DUANE SMITH
Chief Logistics Officer and Master Steward
Sir Duane is the Master Steward of the Order. He lives with his wife in Washington State and attends Farm and Family Missions Church in Bow, WA.
SIR DEREK ROSSITER
Master Chaplain
Pastor Derek is the Master Chaplain of the Order. He lives in Washington State and serves on the board for Farm and Family Missions Church.
BOARD OF ELDERS
The Board of Elders are the authority by which the Order derives its legitimacy. The Board is responsible for publishing the Rule of the Order and ensuring that the Order continues to fulfill its Charter Missions in a way that is Biblical and consistent with Christian tradition.
PASTOR BERT ARNOLD
Pastor Bert Arnold is the pastor of Geneva Baptist Church in Geneva, Georgia.
PASTOR DEREK ROSSITER
Pastor Derek Rossiter is a pastor at Farm and Family Missions in Bow, Washington.
PASTOR GREG HALL
Pastor Greg Hall is the pastor of Cascade Christian Church in Sedro-Woolley, Washington.
PASTOR RICH HUTCHINS
Pastor Rich Hutchins is the pastor of Stilly Valley Church in Stilly Valley, Washington.
PASTOR TIM MOORE
Pastor Tim Moore is the pastor of Christ the King Skagit and Impact Multiplied in Burlington, Washington.