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Ray Yoder
Edna Yoder |
Intentional Interim
Pastor Ray Yoder
Ray and Edna live in Harleysville, PA. Edna grew up near
Harleysville , Ray grew up on the edge
of the small town of Bally, in Berks County.
Ray has served as pastor in three congregations in the Franconia Conference, and since 1999 he
has served as intentional interim pastor at 5 congregations in Franconia, Eastern District,
Lancaster and Atlantic Coast Conferences.
They have two daughters, both of whom live in New Jersey near Princeton. Juanita is
an artist and has a son, Niko, (Nikolas) who is almost 16 years old. Cynthia, who does intuitive
counseling, is married to Jonathan Shenk and they have a son, Gabriel, who is almost 12 years
old. Ray and Edna enjoy camping, bird watching and flower gardening and a little vegetable gardening. Why not more vegetable gardening? That would mean battling rabbits, deer and
groundhogs.
Ray and Edna appreciate experiencing God’s presence through His wisdom and gentleness in guidance; through His generosity in His rich provision; in the amazing diversity of gifts God has given to His people; through his love, joy and grace in healing and in reconciliation
between people; and as seen in God’s creativity and wonder in creation.
One way that Ray describes his vision for the church is that it is a community of faith, centered
on Christ, and is characterized by love, understanding and healing; – by understanding, which
includes openness, receptivity and acceptance; – by healing, which includes salvation, reconciliation, inner healing, deliverance from bondages and hang-ups, and healing of the body. |
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Associate Pastor Nelson Yoder
"It is a privilege to serve Jesus and the church here at Ridgeview. I serve half-time with the congregation and work for Philhaven Behavioral Heatlh Services as an outpatient therapist half-time. Pat and I have three children ranging in age from a senior in high school to young adulthood. I look forward to meeting you." Email Pastor Nelson. |
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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
Email Carol |
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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 a new theatre production called "Tattered and Worn".It is on the road and ready to come to you. We are also writing a new Christmas show "Just Give Em The News" I've finished recording a reflective instrumental piano CD entitled "In The Midst" which is now available last year and have some new works pending. Jeff and Cindy celebrated 26 years of marriage and they are the parents of two adult children, Alan & Edward.
Email Jeff. or you make check out his personal website |
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. |
