Dr. William E. Owens, affectionately known as Bro. Bill, has faithfully served at RBC since 1980.  His leadership, dedication and love have helped move Ridgedale to a large 
 community oriented church in East Brainerd.  Bro. Bill has two adult children; Billy & April and 3 grandchildren

  billo@ridgedalebaptist.org

Rev. David Apps is the Minister of Administration.  He has served at RBC since 2001.  He handles the plant operations, day-to-day business and finances of the church.  David is married to Michelle and has four children; Hailey, Hayden, Henley and Hannah.

davida@ridgedalebaptist.org

Rev. Bill McGinnnis is the Associate Pastor /Minister to Families.  He has served at RBC since 2006.  He works with children, their parents, and their leaders.  Bill is married to Anita and they have four children; Price, Mary Allyson, Virginia and Annabelle.

 billm@ridgedalebaptist.org

Rev. Michael Johnson serves as Minster of Music at Ridgedale.  Michael plans all aspects of worship and the music ministries at RBC.  He and his wife, RuthAnn, began there service at Ridgedale in 2005.  Michael and RuthAnn also have a son, Jacob.

michaelj@ridgedalebaptist.org

Rev. Tony Leonard serves as Minister to Students.  Tony has been at Ridgedale since 2002.  He oversees the spiritual needs of our students through Youth worship, Bible Study, retreats and fellowships.  Tony is married to Lana and they have three children; Madison, Megan and Macy.

tonyl@ridgedalebaptist.org

Rev. Chad Poe serves as our Associate Student Pastor.  He works with Tony in planning and preaching in the Student Youth Worship and retreats.  Chad is married to Hope and they have one child; Shepherd.

Rev. John Lemons serves as our Minister of Recreation. John came to RBC in 2005.  He develops and oversees our important recreation ministry where he utilizes Upward programs for children, softball leagues for adults and fellowship activities for all those in between.  He is married to Emily and they have two children; Hannah and Lydia.

johnl@ridgedalebaptist.org

Kevin K. Lewis serves as our Director of Senior Adults.  He coordinates all activities and Bible Studies for Seniors as well as ministering to our homebound.  Kevin is married to Ashley and has been at Ridgedale since 2008. 

kevinl@ridgedalebaptist.org

Judi Coyle, LPC

Judi Coyle is the Minister of Counseling. She has served at RBC since 2009. She directs the Summit Counseling Center. Judi is married to Philip and has two sons, Christopher and Andrew.