Jay Ridenour

From growing up in the church culture of the south to living the past 6 years in New England, Jay has a broad range of experience from which to relate to people of all ages. Yet it is the truth of Jesus Christ – His holiness, His sacrifice, His promise of eternity – that anchors each message delivered.

Jay has been ministering to students as student minister, camp pastor, mentor, and campus director for the last 17 years. As each generation poses a unique set of difficulties, it is the constant truth of Christ that continues to transform lives from sin and self to life and service. Jay’s desire is to bring the truth of Jesus Christ to any who will listen while developing relationships that bear witness to what he preaches for the rest of his life.

“Jay Ridenour is one of the most godly, passionate men of God that I know. He is an extremely gifted communicator of God’s Word – he communicates in truth, in accuracy, with passion, with humor, and with relevancy. Jay has an intimate, growing relationship with Christ, as well as impeccable integrity and character. Not only is he a strong and gifted communicator, but he also is great relationally with the group he is leading.” – Scott Heath, Student Minister at Shades Mountain Baptist Church