| Our Pastoral Staff | |
 Mark Keyser Senior Pastor |
Pastor Mark Keyser is originally from Zanesville, Ohio. He received his Bachelor's degree from Judson College, a Master's in pastoral counseling from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School as well as a Master's of Divinity and a Doctorate from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary. He first served at Calvary Baptist Church in Schaumburg from 1974 to 1981. He taught at Judson College from 1975 to 1986, and continues to teach there as he is able. Pastor Mark came to Ridgeview as associate pastor in 1986 and served in that capacity through July of 2007. He began his duties as Senior Pastor in August of 2007. He married his wife, Maurita, in 1986. |
Pastor Mark's Greeting (Real Video) |
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 Tony Goss Music & Worship Pastor |
Pastor Tony Goss is originally from Boise, Idaho. He received his Bachelor's degree from the University of Idaho and his Master's from Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary. Tony and his wife, Mary, were married in 1997. They have three children; Nathan, born in 1999, Alyssa in 2001, and Daniel in 2004. Pastor Tony came to Ridgeview as pastor of Music and Worship in 1999. |
| Pastor Tony's Greeting (Real Video) Pastor Tony's Greeting (Windows Media) |
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Pastor Ben Wetherington is originally from Galatia, IL. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University. He served as the Youth and Worship pastor at First General Baptist Church in Springfield, IL from 2001-2005. Ben came to Ridgeview in October of 2006 as youth pastor. He married his wife Jennifer in 2001 and they have a son Levi, born in 2007. |
| Pastor Ben's Greeting (Real Video) Pastor Ben's Greeting (Windows Media) |
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| Our Support Staff | |
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Kathy Starkey has been the Secretary at Ridgeview since 2003. She and her husband Morris have been members of the congregation since 1999. They are the parents of 3 grown daughters and grandparents to 8. Previous to coming to Ridgeview, Kathy has worked in a home desktop publishing business, an insurance agency, and a small town newspaper. Ministries she is involved with include the choir and co-leading a ladies small group Bible study. Kathy enjoys her ministry as the church Secretary, and is most likely the cheerful voice you'll hear when you call on the phone. |
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Shirley Boatman began serving as our Church Comptroller in 2004. She is originally from Olney, Illinois and received her Bachelor's in Business Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University. Before coming to Ridgeview, Shirley served as Bookkeeper at the Trinity English Lutheran church in Fort Wayne Indiana. She and her husband Roger were married in 1969. They have two grown sons. Shirley's responsibilities as comptroller are to handle the finances of the church, including contributions, payroll, paying invoices and generating reports. |
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Harley Ervin has been our Church Custodian since 1999. He joined the church in 1962 and has most recently served as a Deacon and Head Usher for the early worship service. He and his wife Deanna have been married for 49 years and have three children, two boys and a girl, along with five grandchildren. Harley also enjoys his service with Kiwanas as well as his hobby of woodworking. |
