RIDGEWAY - Key Persons
Elizabeth (Liz) Bidgood Enders was installed as Ridgeway's pastor on Sunday, June 11, 2006. She is joined by her husband (Greg) and three 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.
, 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, Kristy manages rentals of the church facilities.
Pastor Liz has a warm, welcoming smile and exuberance for ministry that comes across whenever she speaks.
Job Titles:
- 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. He shares his own talents as well as supports the church choir and other musicians. If you are interested in sharing your musical gifts with the church, please contact the church office for more information and choir schedules!