
The ministry team at Ridgeway consists of all its members and friends who
actively participate in its services. In the interest of functioning
effectively, the congregation employs a pastor, director of music/organist,
an office manager and a custodian.
Pastor
–Elizabeth (Liz) Bidgood Enders was installed as Ridgeway’s
pastor on Sunday, June 11, 2006.
She is joined by her husband (Greg) and two young children. Liz has background in both the Church of
the Brethren and the American Baptist
Church. She enjoys working with many age groups and
has a passion for peace and justice issues.
Liz and Greg are graduates of Elizabethtown
College (B.A. Religious Studies)
and Bethany Theological Seminary (M.Div).
They were co-pastors of Mack
Memorial Church
of the Brethren in Dayton, Ohio,
following graduation. Later, Liz
answered the call to serve as Pastor of Spiritual Formation at Manchester
Church of the Brethren.
Pastor Liz has a warm, welcoming smile and exuberance for ministry that
comes across whenever she speaks. As
she envisions working with folks at Ridgeway, she said she looks
“forward to returning to the home state of her youth and especially to
working with a group of people who are excited to explore God’s leading
and call together.”
Director
of Music/Organist – Richard N. Williams began as Director of
Music/Organist in January of 2005. He
graduated from The University of Mobile, Mobile,
Alabama with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in
Music; Post-Baccalaureate Study in Music education earning Teacher
Certification in the State of Georgia
at Georgia State
University, Atlanta,
Georgia; and Master of
Church Music from Southern Seminary, Louisville,
Kentucky.
He was ordained as a minister at Parkwood
Hills Baptist Church,
Decatur, Georgia. Richard brings to Ridgeway thirty years of
experience in music ministry. The
Choir rehearses on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.,
September through mid-June. Come; join
us for a time of singing and fellowship.
See "Ridgeway's Ministry of Music"
on our website for more information on our music program.
Office Manager
– Ridgeway's office manager is the first point of contact for those
visiting the church during the week or calling on the telephone. In addition
to the standard secretarial/receptionist responsibilities, she manages
rentals of the church facilities and publishes the monthly newsletter,
"Communiqué."
Sextons
– Shelly Grove and Jan Gough currently serve as church sextons,
maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of the church facilities.
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