Tom Hendrikse graduated from Florida State University with a degree in Economics. Thereafter, he graduated from The Walter F. George School of Law (Mercer University) in Macon, Georgia, and began a career as a trial attorney.  During his 10-year stint as a trial lawyer, Tom began to feel a call to the ministry and, specifically, to the pastorate. He attended Knox Theological Seminary in Fort Lauderdale and later graduated with a Master’s in Divinity degree and a Doctor of Ministry degree. Tom has served as the Senior Pastor of Rio Vista Community Church since October 2001. He also serves as a member of the Board of Directors for Church United and on the One City Prayer Council.

Tom is married with three children and one grandchild.