Lead Pastors - David & Julie Austin

Pastors David and Julie Austin are the lead pastors at The Ridge Community Church. They were married in 1992 and have two daughters, Emily and Leslie.
David is also the President of First Love Ministries, an International mission focused on rescuing girls from prostitution, supporting orphanages, building churches, investing in Pastors, ministry at Indian Reservations and preaching the gospel to the lost in India, Peru, Philippines, US and wherever the Lord leads. www.firstloveministries.com
David and Julie are humbled by the opportunity to serve God in this capacity. They are focused on reaching the community of Pea Ridge and it's surrounding areas and are a family who bring a tremendous amount of ministry knowledge and experience as well as love and compassion for the people of Pea Ridge.
David is also the President of First Love Ministries, an International mission focused on rescuing girls from prostitution, supporting orphanages, building churches, investing in Pastors, ministry at Indian Reservations and preaching the gospel to the lost in India, Peru, Philippines, US and wherever the Lord leads. www.firstloveministries.com
David and Julie are humbled by the opportunity to serve God in this capacity. They are focused on reaching the community of Pea Ridge and it's surrounding areas and are a family who bring a tremendous amount of ministry knowledge and experience as well as love and compassion for the people of Pea Ridge.
Executive Pastor - Bonnie Austin

Bonnie Austin is a native of Pea Ridge and is the Executive Pastor of The Ridge CC and serves in many areas. She has been married to her husband Jerry for over 30 years and has one son, David, and three grandchildren. Pastor Bonnie brings many years of ministry experience with her and a tremendous heart to see people grow in God. Her many years of business/administration experience makes her a great asset to The Ridge CC and all the business that surrounds the ministry. With a heritage of ministry in Pea Ridge, she continues to sow seed for the Kingdom of God and watch as God moves on the lives of people.
Youth Pastors - Josh and Vanessa Cutberth

Josh and Vanessa Cutberth were born and raised in Southwest Missouri. After graduating high school, Josh and Vanessa lived in Joplin while attending Missouri Southern. While going to college they both felt a call on their lives to be youth pastors. In July, 2015 God opened a door of opportunity for this great couple to minister at TRCC. They are passionate about leading young people to fall in love with Jesus and represent Him everywhere they go.
Kid's Pastors - Tiffany & Cody Keene

Pastor Tiffany and Cody Keene bring huge hearts for kid's to the Ridge Kid's ministry, and their love for children shows in their family of 4 children. Many years of experience and tremendous amounts of creativity make this ministry a focal point at TRCC. The Keene's have worked with children for many years and have served TRCC as our Kid's Pastors since February 2014. Teaching the Word of God in an interactive & attention holding way is what has helped this ministry to grow and disciple children.