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Directions to Ridgecrest Baptist Church

Dothan is located in the southeastern corner of Alabama
about 15 miles from Florida and 15 miles from Georgia.

Ridgecrest Baptist Church is located on Fortner Street
between Woodland Avenue and South Park Avenue in Dothan, Alabama.

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Schedule of Services of Ridgecrest Baptist Church

Sunday Morning Worship Service 8:15 a.m.
Bible Study 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.
Youth Choir Rehearsal 4:00 p.m.
Bible Buddies 4:00 p.m. &
4:30 p.m.
Discipleship Training 5:00 p.m.
RA's, GA's and Mission Friends 5:00 p.m.
Adult Choir & Orchestra Rehearsal 5:00 p.m.
Evening Worship Service 6:15 p.m.
Wednesday Children's Choirs 5:45 p.m.
Youth 516 6:15 p.m.
TeamKid
(grades 1-6)		 6:30 p.m.
Mid-Week Prayer 6:30 p.m.
Adult Orchestra 6:45 p.m.
Adult Choir & Orchestra Rehearsal 7:30 p.m.

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Brief Ridgecrest History

December, 1951
First Prayer Meeting & Service held in the home of James and Mary Morrison

February 5, 1952
Reverend Herman Greer called as first Pastor

Early 1953
First service in the new building

November 15, 1953
Mission organized into Ridgecrest Baptist Church with 108 Charter Members

1959
Second building program completed

Easter Sunday, April 14, 1963
First service in the new auditorium

May 6, 1984
Dedication of the new Preschool Building and renovation

September, 1990
Completion of the Adult Education unit

July 1991
Adult Church Orchestra started

January 7, 1996
First service in present auditorium

February 25, 1996
Dedication of new auditorium

April 12, 1998
Dedication of new Children's Building

August, 1999
Opening of the Child Development Center

Pastors: Past and Present
Rev. Herman Greer 1952-1953 - Rev. Austin L. Philips 1978-1980
Rev. W. J. Glaze 1953-1959 - Dr. Michael Gravette 1981-1987
Rev. Homer Davis, Jr. 1960-1967 - Dr. Jerry L. Spencer * 1988-2000
Rev. Jesse Kennon 1968-1974 - Rev. Raymond Jones, Jr. 2001-Present
Dr. Austin Staples, Jr. 1974-1977 -

* Dr. Spencer was elected second vice president of the SBC in June, 1999. After serving in that position he was elected president of the Southern Baptist Pastors' Conference in June, 2000.

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Ridgecrest Mission Statement

Ridgecrest Baptist Church exists to honor God by transforming lives into the image of Jesus Christ through outreach relationships, discipleship, worship, stewardship, and fellowship.

Outreach Relationships

Evangelism
Missions
Personal Ministry

Discipleship

Maturing the Believer

Worship

Glorifying God

Stewardship

Time
Talents
Treasures

Fellowship

Enjoying our common bond in Christ
Caring for on another