Click here to begin listening to the seriesThousands of years ago God gave 10 values for family living, God's Big Ten. They're called The Ten Commandments. These are not values that are fads that just come and go with the passing of time. These are values that last for a long, long time. In fact, they are the bedrock of western civilization. They are the foundation on which our entire judicial and law system has been built. The Ten Commandments are about the only thing that Jews, Moslems and Christians will agree on. All three religions accept the Ten Commandments as the commandments from God. So for the next ten weeks we're going to look at them and how they can make a difference in your family and why God gave them.

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Vacation Bible SchoolSonSurf Beach Bash 2011June 27th - July 1st from 6-8:20 pmCLICK HERE TO REGISTERGrab your surfboard and paddle out to ride a wave of fun and adventure at SonSurf Beach Bash VBS at Ridgemont Baptist Church! Learn about cool sea creatures like clownfish, dolphins, and sea turtles. Explore tide pools and collect seashells. Jump into cool, refreshing waves or sit on the beach and feel the soft, warm sand between your toes.As your kids explore the wonders of the beach, they'll also get Big Answers to their Big Questions about Jesus: Who is Jesus? Why can I trust Jesus? Why do I need Jesus? How can Jesus help me when I mess up? What does Jesus want me to do?Take your kids to SonSurf Beach Bash VBS and introduce them to Jesus, the Savior. It's the most rewarding week you'll ever spend at the beach.Click here to learn more about SonSurf Beach VBS 2011. Contact the Church if you have any other questions regarding VBS

Bible Art ConferenceRidgemont Baptist Fellowship HallSept. 23rd-24th Friday 7pm - 9pmSaturday 9am - 3pm (/w Tea party luncheon)Vicky Murphy developed a complete series of "Bible Art" books, one for each book of the Bible, which combine color coding, symbols, and illustrations to aid individuals in their own personal time studying the Bible.The problem for most people is remembering where their favorite stories are, so she encourages individuals to develop their own color code systems.Many people have difficulty drawing, but the method Vicky teaches, using graphite paper, makes it possible for anyone to draw.So make plans and mark your calendar. For more information about this event please contact the church office at 325-698-4331 or send us an email from the contact page on this website.

Jeff Addison grew up in Anson Texas, is a graduate of Wayland Baptist University, Plainview Texas, where he received his BSOE majoring in Christian Ministry.Jeff has been married to Christina Murphy Addison since 1989 and they have three children - Jeffery, Tori, and Kaylee.Jeff's heart is to see people changed by the Gospel message of Jesus Christ. His gifts include teaching, equiping, and leading people in discovering their God given purpose in life.

Statement Of FaithWe affirm the Holy Bible as the inspired Word of God and the basis for our beliefs. This church subscribes to the doctrinal statement of the Southern Baptist Convention of 2000. We voluntarily band together as a body of baptized believers in Jesus Christ personally committed to sharing the good news of salvation to lost mankind. The ordinances of the church are believer’s baptism and the Lord’s Supper. The Baptist Faith & MessageThe general theological perspective of the churches of the Southern Baptist Convention is represented in the Baptist Faith and Message (BF&M). The BF&M serves as a guide to understanding Southern Baptist Beliefs. To learn more about the basic beliefs of the Southern Baptist Convention, visit www.sbc.net, the Official Southern Baptist website.

CONTACT USRidgemont Baptist Church4857 Buffalo Gap RoadAbilene, Texas 79606GET DIRECTIONSWelcome to the Ridgemont Contact page. If you would like to leave any comments, prayer request, or ask any questions please feel free to summit your requests. We look forward to hearing from you. God bless you.info@ridgemontbaptist.org325-698-4331

WELCOME TO RIDGEMONT BAPTIST CHURCHWe are located at 4857 Buffalo Gap Rd. in Abilene Texas. We are always inviting people to come and join us each Sunday and Wednesday to worship and praise our God and King.Perhaps you are looking for a church family where you can feel wanted and loved by a group of people and encouraged to live out your faith. You will always be loved and accepted at Ridgemont.Ridgemont is a church that values relationship, acceptance and love. Come to Ridgemont and experience God's love.CHURCH SERVICE TIMESSunday Morning Bible Study9:30 am - 10:30 amClasses are available for all agesWorship ServicesSundays at 10:45 am & 6:30 pmPrayer and Bible StudyWednesdays at 6:30 pmChildren and Youth ProgramsWednesday at 6:30 pm

I am currently a student at Hardin-Simmons University majoring in Ministry and minoring in Leadership.I have been married to my best friend, Melissa since 2004 and have two wonderful boys- Clayton, and Bryson. My passion is seeing youth and adults get out side the walls of the church and loving on the community around them. My favorite verse is John 13:34-35, "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another."

Other Ministries we at RBC are currently involved in.Local Ministries/OutreachThe purpose of local ministries and mission involvement is to reach out in love and show people who Christ is. These ministries serve as an outreach to people that need to feel as though they belong and that people really do care about them. To access what God has already made available and involving the church to continue to support and help in reaching out to the needs of others by providing spiritual counseling, physical help, or helping meet the basic needs of others. Abilene Baptist Association Social Ministries- provides food, clothing, and basic needsLove & Care Ministries (The Mission)- helps the homeless and poor with the basic needs of life. They share the love of God with each person who is helped.Visitation – prospects, homebound, widows, sick, and other special needs.Jail Ministry- reaching out to those in jail or in prison with the message of God and His love for them.Project 2:10 - This isn't anything new to church life. It is the mission of the church with the direction of our Lord to reach out to our community and provide any assistance to those who are unable to do home repairs. The 2:10 comes from a scripture passion found in Eph. 2:10 that states, “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.”Family MinistriesProvides ministry assistance, communication, and connection to families within the congregation, which helps each member to feel more connected to the Body of Christ.Pastoral Care Team- is made up of church members who sole purpose to keep in touch with each of their assigned families. Through prayer, support, and encouragement it helps all feel connected and apart of the family of God. Homebound Care/Share- is an outreach that provides each homebound individual with a audio CD of the messages preached each Sunday morning. This helps the homebound feels more a part of their church family and lets them know that they are loved.Bible Study MinistriesThe purpose of Bible study groups is to encourage God’s people to engage God’s word on a daily basis. To teach the importance of growing and maturing into the image of God. The Word of God provides each believer of Christ to follow in His footsteps and to become the witness He has created each of us to become.Ladies Bible Study – is made up of a group of women who are lead to study the Word of God and seek encouragement as well as accountability to maintain a continual growth in God’s Word.In Home Study Groups –is a group of people lead by the Holy Spirit to conduct a Bible Study group in a designated home for the sole purpose of learning biblical life principles for Christian living.World MissionsActs 1:8 “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” Here are Ridgemont we are always prayerfully considering God’s work and activity that He wants us to be involved in. As God makes know to us His purpose and plan for reach a world for the sake of the gospel our prayer is that we respond to God’s call in obedience to Him.Cooperative ProgramClick on names below for more information on this special mission offering.Annie ArmstrongMary Hill DavisLottie Moon

Welcome to RBC Student MinistriesHere at Ridgemont we strive to create a loving, accepting, and helpful atmosphere within the youth (6th-12th graders). Our goal is to teach the youth leadership, discipleship, and ministry skills to help them communicate the gospel to their friends as well as anyone who God may lead in their path. Through effective Bible Study, fun activities, and relationship building the goal never changes to reach as many people with the gospel as possible. Youth meet each Sunday mornings at 9:30 am, Sunday nights at 6:30 pm and Wednesday nights at 6:45 pm at THE EDGEBecome our Facebook friend and keep in touch with special events, Bible Studies, and video updates by clicking here.

Children's MinistriesHere at Ridgemont we want to encourage parents that they are to teach their children spiritual and moral values and to lead them, through consistent lifestyle example and loving discipline, to make choices based on biblical truth. RBC want to help families accomplish this in their life so activities are provided to help reinforce what the parents should be teaching their children.Awana – Wednesday nights at 6:30 pm during the school year. For 3 yrs old – 6th grade, this program is a faith basic program teaching young students about God through memorizing scripture and showing them that it is through faith in Jesus that forgives sins, and gives each person who places their faith is Jesus a relationship with God. Click here to learn more about the Awana Program. To register for the 2011-2012 Club Year click here to register.Vacation Bible School – This event is scheduled during the summer months. It sometimes varies on the month/date/time. This event happens one week on any given summer month and teaches students about God and gives them an opportunity to respond to God’s Word by faith. This event involves Worship, Bible Study, Crafts, Recreation and Snacks. Combined it creates a wonderful spirit of fellowship and belonging.Nursery – is available during all regular scheduled Sunday and Wednesday services. Please visit with our nursery for more information regarding the availability of the nursery. The nursery is for new born to 3 yrs of age.Children’s Church – is available for pre-K – 5th grades during the Sunday morning message. This children activity allows students to engage God’s Word with puppets and story time to help make the Bible come to life in the minds of smaller children.

Adult MinistriesWe here at Ridgemont provide several things for the adults to help them continue to be connected to God’s family as well stay connected to God’s mission. The primary goal is to teach and train the purpose and mission of the church. Ridgemont strives to equip adults with effective ways of reaching people with the good news of Jesus Christ.Women on Mission- primary purpose is to prayerfully consider God’s direction in ministry and mission opportunities for Christian women’s involvement in the great commission.(Matt. 28:19-20)Baptist Men/Men’s Prayer Breakfast- primary purpose is to encourage men to live by integrity, good report and to hold each other accountable to the tasks that God has commanded each believer to live by. Through prayer, fellowship, bible study, and encouragement men are equipped to fulfill the great commission. (Matt. 28:19-20)Sunday school - Each Sunday Morning at 9:30amDiscipleship- QuarterlyEncouragers - QuarterlyPathfinders – Open DiscussionFaith- Topical StudyLife Connections – Life PrinciplesCollege/Career

Church Monthly Newsletter Click on the month below to view that months newsletter.Jan 2012

this month RIDGEMONT BAPTIST CHURCH MISSION STATEMENTOur mission is to reach people for Jesus Christ and help them grow in Him through prayer, personal ministry, evangelism, worship, contributions, instruction and fellowship.UNDERSTANDING THE MISSION STATEMENT1. Prayer: Communicating with God through praise, confession, thanksgiving, and petition as individuals or as gathered believers.2. Personal Ministry: Training, equipping and encouraging all believers to use their spiritual gifts and abilities.3. Evangelism: Reaching the lost by proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ to individuals, our local community and the world at large through word and deed.4. Worship: Responding to God through adoration, praise and thanksgiving as individuals or gathered believers.5. Contributions: Using our time, abilities, spiritual gifts, and finances for God's glory.6. Instruction: Communicating Biblical truth both corporately and individually.7. Fellowship: Caring, shepherding and developing Christian relationships.Our Purpose and Mission is to...1. Worship (Love the Lord your God with all your heart)2. Ministry (Love your neighbor as yourself)Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind...Love your neighbor as yourself. All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments. Matthew 22:37–40 (NIV)3. Mission/Evangelism (Go and make disciples)4. Fellowship (baptizing them)5. Discipleship (teaching them to obey)Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. Matthew 28:19–20 (NIV)

Church HistoryIn 1977, it was the vision of several people at Elmwood Baptist Church of Abilene to establish a new church in the southwest part of the city. Property was purchased at 4857 Buffalo Gap Rd. The church met in temporary buildings and began construction on a permanent building in 1978. The first services were held in the new church building on July 1, 1979. After a few months, His Kids Day Care Center opened as a ministry of Ridgemont and was in operation until the late 80’s. In July of 1995, the church called Bro. Rudy Fambrough as pastor. He and his wife, Judy, ministered to the members of Ridgemont for 13 years. July 10, 1999, the building caught fire and burned. Although the loss of the building was sad to us all, God had a greater vision. On July 25, 1999, Ridgemont began holding Sunday morning services at Wylie United Methodist Day Care Center while Sunday and Wednesday evening services were held in our portable building.January 23, 2000, Ridgemont broke ground on the new building. God had now given the church His vision and the members worked diligently to fulfill His plans. On May 1, 2001, Ridgemont was granted occupancy of our new worship center. Ridgemont has continued to grow spiritually and in numbers over the years. Because of that growth, the church ordained Bro. Ron Shuffield as Associate Pastor on January 22, 2006. In October 2009 Ridgemont called Bro. Jeff Addison to be their full time pastor. God has truly blessed Ridgemont Baptist Church. We look forward to continued growth as we seek His will.

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