We are blessed to have an incredible group of people serving with us at Ridge.

Reverend Terry L. Green, Intentional Interim Pastor

Rev. Terry L. Green, our Interim Pastor, was a Virginia Baptist minister for some 46 years, serving congregations in Fauquier and Orange Counties and the city of Richmond. In retirement, Terry continues to serve churches in ministry transitions through his affiliation with the Center for Healthy Churches. In that role, he assists congregations in clarifying their unique identities, mission strengths, and opportunities for future ministry, while developing an informed, healthy, and transparent Pastor Search process.

Terry has served Virginia Baptists in a wide variety of roles, including Associational Moderator, Missions volunteer in Mexico, Costa Rica and Panama, Member of the Conflict Transformation Team, and as a guest speaker or conference leader in various capacities.

Terry is a native of Clifton Forge, Virginia and a graduate of the University of Richmond, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Emory University. In retirement, he lives in Chesterfield County near his son, Brent, and Daughter-In-Law, Ashley.

Robert Coffman, Music Ministry Director

Robert Coffman has been the Music Director at Ridge Baptist for more than 14 years. His duties include directing the Chancel Choir and Handbell Choir.  Robert also leads and plays electric bass guitar for the Ridge Baptist Church Praise Band. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Master’s in the Science of Education from Shenandoah University. Robert taught music for 37 years and retired from Henrico County Public Schools.  His experience includes middle school chorus, elementary general music, beginning band, and beginning guitar. His middle school choirs received Superior and Grand Champion ratings at national competitions.  Robert teaches private lessons in acoustic and electric guitar, electric bass guitar, trumpet, French horn, and voice for students of all ages.

Phyllis Coffman, Church Accompanist

Phyllis Coffman studied piano with Betty Foster, a long-time member of Ridge Baptist.  Phyllis studied organ with Ardyth Lohuis at Virginia Commonwealth University where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Church Music.  She is the organist and pianist at Ridge Baptist.  Phyllis has served as a church musician for various churches and denominations for over 44 years.  She has directed and accompanied choirs of all ages, from children to adults. Phyllis leads our Worship Celebrations with beautiful music on the organ and piano. She loves to sing and is a member of the Ridge Handbell Choir. Phyllis enjoys teaching piano and working with youth in the Ridge Puppet ministry.

Eliana Trojbicz, Church Secretary/Financial Secretary

Eliana joined the Ridge staff in Spring 2024 as the Church Secretary/Financial Secretary. She can be reached by email at ridgechurchoffice@gmail.com or by calling the church office at (804) 288-5805.