Church Staff and Leadership

Ashton serves as the head of both our praise and media teams, leading primarily during our Sunday Worship Service. She is responsible for all new band member interviews, coordinating practices and setlists for the week, as well as the implementation of new equipment and software for our online streaming.

Casey teaches a Young Adult Men's Sunday School class each week, and serves as support for the worship team by managing slides, sound, and livestream for the worship service.

Ray oversees all curriculum that is implemented throughout RBC, and leads in placing volunteers and teachers in each department. He has served at Ridgecrest in a variety of roles over the last two decades including deacon, Sunday School teacher, Young Adult Ministry Leader, and Head of Security.

Brother Jim has agreed to serve as Interim Senior Pastor at RBC until the Lord calls another man into the full-time position. He faithfully served as senior pastor of The Quest Church in Royse City for nearly two decades, and brings years of ministry knowledge to our church. We are so thankful for the support and guidance from the HBA and men like Brother Jim, as we navigate this transition.

Ms. Cathy, as her students know her as, oversees all classes and volunteers for children ages 4-11 (5th grade). She is responsible for our yearly Children's Christmas play and toy drive, and also leads in our VBS and Kids Camp efforts.

Bethanie is the current head of Women's Ministry; coordinating multiple monthly events for ladies to gather out in the community, as well as weekly bible studies. She also serves as the Young Adult Women's Sunday School teacher.