We Are Called to

Seek His face.

Look to the Lord and His strength; Seek His face always     

Psalm 105:4

Build each other up.

What then, brothers? When you come together, each one has a hymn, a lesson, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. Let all things be done for building up.

1 Corinthians 14:26

Lead our families.

Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the Church and gave himself up for her    

Ephesians 5:23

Be a light to others.

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.      

Matthew 5:16

Mike Ridge

LEADING OUR FAMILY

Mike Ridge currently resides in Rock Hill, SC.  He is a deacon/teacher at First ARP church.  He is the author/presenter of an 8 week series “Disciples and Warriors” designed for men of all ages.  Since retiring in 2010, he has led classes and mentoring training in Charlotte, Jefferson, Boone (ABF), and Rock Hill.  He was the Associate Pastor for Youth and Families at Resurrection Church in Charlotte from 1991 to 2003, and his career includes coaching, teaching and administration at three Christian schools in the Charlotte area.  Mike and wife Toni just marked 50 years together and have 3 married sons and 6 grandchildren.

Dennis Westlake

SEEKING HIS FACE

Dennis, and his wife Cindy, have journeyed together with Christ for over 40 years. They served as missionaries to Africa for 20 years and have also served in the pastorate. They have had the privilege of working with couples in Marriage Encounter ministries for the past several years. They have been blessed with two married children and 5 precious grandchildren. Recently, they moved to the High Country following the Lord’s leading into the unknown… again!