Meet Our Staff

      Pastor John and his wife Cindy are originally from Texas, where they are 30+ year veterans of the ministry. John has served in several churches, most recently in Santa Fe, Texas, where he served as Senior Pastor from 2002-2019. Prior to being called to Pleasant Ridge, Pastor John and his wife Cindy were deployed with Samaritan’s Purse, working at a rebuild site in Louisiana.

 

     Pastor John has served as pastor/teacher, music director/worship leader, musician, event organizer, and cook. He enjoys woodworking as well.

 

      John and Cindy have two adult children and five grandchildren. They have been married for over 40 years. He has a bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies and a Bible College Diploma.

 

      Pastor John claims his life verses to be: Psalm 91:1-2 "He that dwells in the secret place of the most high shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty, I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge, my fortress, my God, in Him will I trust".