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 Secretary
– Ridgeway's office secretary, Michelle Drachler, 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, Michelle manages rentals of the church facilities
Communications
Specialist – Chrissy Stoshack began serving as the
Communications Specialist in mid Summer.
She is responsible for updating the church website,
developing the church’s monthly newsletter, "Communiqué” and other
tasks as assigned.
Sextons
– Shelly Grove and Jan Gough currently serve as church sextons,
maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of the church facilities.
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