We are blessed to have an incredible group of people serving with us at Ridge.
Reverend Greg Hetherington, Senior Pastor
Pastor Greg began his new role as Senior Pastor for Ridge Baptist Church on June 1, 2026. He is a graduate of Stetson University and the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Prior to accepting this role, Pastor Greg spent 17 years serving as Associate Pastor with Melrose Baptist Church in Roanoke, VA.
“It is a blessing and privilege to be called to Ridge Baptist Church. It is clear that God has done and is continuing to do something remarkable through this church family in their community. To be invited to shepherd a congregation with such a rich history of service and missions is a humbling honor. I believe that the commands to love God with everything we’ve got and to love others is woven throughout Ridge’s core values of Worship, Relationship, Community and Missions. My wife and I have already felt the warmth and genuine care of the Ridge family, and are eager to begin building relationships and discerning what God has in store for our future together.”
Pastor Greg will preach, provide strategic vision and leadership, oversee church staff, offer pastoral care, lead faith formation opportunities, and help the church reach new people in its community.
He and his wife Kim feel very blessed to begin their new ministry journey in Richmond. Their adult children, Erin (Emery) and Joel are excited for their parents’ calling to serve at Ridge. Kim will be teaching Kindergarten in Henrico County.
Pastor Greg can be reached by email at seniorpastor@ridgechurch.org or by calling the church office at (804) 288-5805.
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 calling the church office at (804) 288-5805.
Hannah Hawkins, Part-Time Administrative Assistant
Hannah joined the Ridge staff in January 2025. She can be reached by email at hannah@ridgechurch.org or by calling the church office at (804) 288-5805.