our team

*Not pictured are the hundreds of church members who make excellent ministry happen each week. But, for what it's worth (and we think they're worth a lot!), this our staff ...

LEAD PASTOR

Neal vannatta

neal@ridgecrest.org


Neal was born and raised in Florida. After high school he attended the University of Central Florida, earning a Bachelor of Science in Social Science Education. Neal met his wife, Laura, at UCF where they were married in 2004. Upon graduation, he studied at Southeastern Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina, where he received a Master of Divinity with emphasis in Biblical Languages. After seminary, Neal served as a Youth Pastor at two churches in Georgia and Florida. And, in 2017, Ridgecrest called Neal to be our Lead Pastor.  Neal and Laura have four sons, Joshua, Gideon, Caleb, and Micah. 

Music & Worship Minister

Could this picture be you?  

We are looking for a Music & Worship Minister for Ridgecrest.

Click HERE for the full description of the position.

Submit your application HERE.

  • admin. assistant

    jackie dalton

    jd@ridgecrest.org

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  • Bookkeeper

    Laura Connelly

    laurac@ridgecrest.org

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