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Ray Yoder
Edna Yoder |
Intentional Interim
Pastor Ray Yoder
I have had the privilege of serving God's people in 3 churches in Franconia Conference, and serving as an Intentional Interim Pastor since 1999. Being with followers of Christ in these congregations I have been enriched by God's generosity, inspired by the amazing diversity of gifts expressed through God's people, and blessed by God's love, joy and grace expressed through ministries of healing and reconciliation. My vision of the church is that it is a community of faith, centered on Christ, that is characterized by love, understanding and healing - by understanding, which includes openness, receptivity and acceptance - by healing, which includes salvation, reconciliation, and healing of the body. It is a privilege to be called to serve here at Ridgeview Mennonite Church. |
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Associate Pastor Nelson Yoder
Pat and I have three young adult children. Our family has expanded through two weddings over the past months and we anticipate a third wedding celebration this summer. It is exciting to be part of a congregation in which God's love is shown and people are called to share their gifts for the good of the church body. I look forward to meeting you.
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Minister of Youth & Young Adults Carol Wenger
After many years of involvement with youth in a variety of professional and lay ministry experiences, I am delighted and electrified to be called to this journey of adventure and discovery with the youth and young adults of the Ridgeview community. Whether discussing tough issues or laughing and playing games; whether facing difficult circumstances or working on a service project; together we will encounter the presence of God.
My husband, Cliff, and our three teenage/young adult daughters and I enjoy a variety of activities from soccer to backyard birding. Well, at least I enjoy bird watching!
“But I’m in the very presence of God—oh, how refreshing it is! I’ve made the Lord God my home.” Psalm 73:25,
-The Message
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Minister of Music Jeff Raught
"I've been blessed to have been part of the Ridgeview congregation since 1983 and for the last number of years as Minister of Music. I've also had many other opportunities including leading the drama team for San Jose in 2007. Currently I'm working with Ted Swartz on two new theatre productions, "Tattered and Worn". and a new Chriistmas show "Just Give Em The News". I also serve on the vision board of Ted & Company. I finished recording a reflective instrumental piano CD entitled "In The Midst" which is now available and have some new works pending. Cindy and I have been married for 26 years, and are the parents of two adult children, Alan & Edward.
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ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Ridgeview Mennonite Church encourages worship, education, mission, and healthy community life through it's organizational structure and the way leadership groups relate within the congregation's structure. To learn more about what the Mennonites/Anabaptist click here.
The Ministry Team, consisting of pastors and lay ministers of each commission, provides leadership to congregational life.
- Gives spiritual oversight and direction to the congregation
- Discerns the spiritual needs of the congregation
- Helps develop and keep focus on congregational vision
The congregation is organized around five commissions, Worship, Education, Community Life, Mission, and Administration, which are each lead by a lay minister. All congregation members are invited to serve on a commission: some serve due to specific roles they hold, others due to interest in the specific ministry.
The Team Congregation Relations Committee nurtures the relationship between the congregation and Ministry Team. The committee serves as a conduit for communication between the Ministry Team and the congregation for regular reviews and in the event of concerns.
The Gifts Discernment Committee assists congregational members to find the special abilities God has given them and how to use them to strengthen the congregation.
Congregational leadership roles are filled through a congregational discernment process.
In our worship,education,mission, community life and administration, we want to learn and share together God's love with all creation. |
