Joyous Connections Dinner

Tuesday, September 16th, at 6 pm, in the Gym

The Sr. Adult (55+) Ministry is kicking off fall with fresh changes and excitement! Our new name is Joyous Connections. Join us for dinner and enjoy special music by Shepherd’s Voice. The cost is $10, and sign-up is available in Connection Central.

AWANA 

AWANA is our regular Wednesday activity for kids 2 years old through the 5th grade. Join us each week for a great time of Bible memorization, Worship, Game Time, Bible Study, and lots of fun. We meet from 6:30-8pm.

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RBC Students (Youth Group)

We have a lot of fun at our Wednesday night service, including eating popcorn and weekly games. We enjoy worship together, teach through the Bible, and have small groups where students can dive deeper with their peers. The youth group meets in the Loft from 6:30-8 pm. 

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Adult Bible Study 

Join us as we take a deep dive into Exodus. We will meet in Room 108, at 6:45 pm, and there is no virtual/YouTube portion anymore. This study is led by Pastor Brad Batten.

______________________________________

Titus, Foundation for Godly Manhood

This 5-week study will run until October 1st, meeting on Wednesday nights from 6:45–7:45 PM in the Prayer Chapel. This study is led by Pastor Byambison Pierre.

______________________________________

Developing a Powerful Prayer Life

This 6-week study runs through October 22, meeting on Wednesday nights from 6:45–7:45 PM in Room 101. The study is led by Pastor Marc Francis.

______________________________________

Upcoming:

Mission Class

This 5-week class starting on October 8th, and will run through November 12th, meeting on Wednesday nights from 6:45–7:45 PM in the Prayer Chapel. This study is led by Pastor Jason Palmer.

If you’ve lost a spouse, you don’t have to grieve alone. Join us for an evening of support, encouragement, and hope.

Kids can attend Awana during the meeting. Nursery care available—please let us know in advance. Light refreshments provided.

Contact Jim Burch at 919-812-0933 for more info.

When: meet at the church @ 8am, pickup back at 12:30

Who: Open to Students 6th-12th grade and their families

What: Serving one of our local schools by helping clear a trail. It will involve some light landscaping at clearing rocks that have come onto their trails. (On the 27th, we'll also be looking to build a bridge!)

Why: Because our church seeks to connect with our neighbors! This is a great opportunity for the church to get outside the building and serve those in our community with the love of Christ. 

What you need to bring: Yourself, and your friends! Work gloves are highly recommended, and if you have extra shovels or rakes, bring those too! 

Join us for worship this Sunday! Our Traditional Service meets in the Worship Center at 9:15 AM, and our Contemporary Service meets in the Gym at 10:30 AM. Connect Groups are available during both services—we’d love to help you find community! We hope to see you there!

 The 26th annual TriWest Superball-Shotgun tournament will be held on September 22nd starting at 9AM. This event is held at UMSTEAD PINES AT WILLOWHAVEN GOLF COURSE, 253 Country Club Drive, Durham, NC 27712. This is a great opportunity to have fun while supporting some amazing ministries. This event is open to the public, with golfers of all ages. You can golf as individuals or teams.

The cost is only $100 per golfer ($103 if paying with debit, credit or ACH through our online giving portal), including golf, lunch, and door prizes. Optional costs: Mulligans are $20/golfer. There will also be a hole-in-one contest for $10/golfer. All proceeds from the tournament will go to support the Alamance-Orange Prison Ministry, Good Shepherd Mission Center in Guatemala, Church Planting in Armenia, Mexico, and Myanmar, and Disaster Relief. Our goal is to raise $25,000! Don't miss this chance to make a difference and have a great time!

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REGISTRATION FOR GOLFERS IS NOW OPEN. Register HERE.

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Registration is required by September 12th. Register below or by mailing the form attached at the bottom of this page to the TriWest Baptist Network, PO Box 52381, Durham, NC 27717-2381. Payment must be received to confirm your registration.

For door prize donations or further questions, email office@triwestnetwork.org.

AWANA 

AWANA is our regular Wednesday activity for kids 2 years old through the 5th grade. Join us each week for a great time of Bible memorization, Worship, Game Time, Bible Study, and lots of fun. We meet from 6:30-8pm.

______________________________________

RBC Students (Youth Group)

We have a lot of fun at our Wednesday night service, including eating popcorn and weekly games. We enjoy worship together, teach through the Bible, and have small groups where students can dive deeper with their peers. The youth group meets in the Loft from 6:30-8 pm. 

______________________________________

Adult Bible Study 

Join us as we take a deep dive into Exodus. We will meet in Room 108, at 6:45 pm, and there is no virtual/YouTube portion anymore. This study is led by Pastor Brad Batten.

______________________________________

Titus, Foundation for Godly Manhood

This 5-week study will run until October 1st, meeting on Wednesday nights from 6:45–7:45 PM in the Prayer Chapel. This study is led by Pastor Byambison Pierre.

______________________________________

“Truth Filled” by Ruth Chou Simons

This study will run through December 3rd, meeting every other Wednesday night at 6:30 PM in Room 201. The study is led by Stephanie Batten.

______________________________________

Developing a Powerful Prayer Life

This 6-week study runs through October 22, meeting on Wednesday nights from 6:45–7:45 PM in Room 101. The study is led by Pastor Marc Francis.

______________________________________

Upcoming:

Mission Class

This 5-week class starting on October 8th, and will run through November 12th, meeting on Wednesday nights from 6:45–7:45 PM in the Prayer Chapel. This study is led by Pastor Jason Palmer.

When: meet at the church @ 8am, pickup back at 12:30

Who: Open to Students 6th-12th grade and their families

What: Serving one of our local schools by helping clear a trail. It will involve some light landscaping at clearing rocks that have come onto their trails. (On the 27th, we'll also be looking to build a bridge!)

Why: Because our church seeks to connect with our neighbors! This is a great opportunity for the church to get outside the building and serve those in our community with the love of Christ. 

What you need to bring: Yourself, and your friends! Work gloves are highly recommended, and if you have extra shovels or rakes, bring those too! 

Join us for worship this Sunday! Our Traditional Service meets in the Worship Center at 9:15 AM, and our Contemporary Service meets in the Gym at 10:30 AM. Connect Groups are available during both services—we’d love to help you find community! We hope to see you there!

AWANA 

AWANA is our regular Wednesday activity for kids 2 years old through the 5th grade. Join us each week for a great time of Bible memorization, Worship, Game Time, Bible Study, and lots of fun. We meet from 6:30-8pm.

______________________________________

RBC Students (Youth Group)

We have a lot of fun at our Wednesday night service, including eating popcorn and weekly games. We enjoy worship together, teach through the Bible, and have small groups where students can dive deeper with their peers. The youth group meets in the Loft from 6:30-8 pm. 

______________________________________

Adult Bible Study 

Join us as we take a deep dive into Exodus. We will meet in Room 108, at 6:45 pm, and there is no virtual/YouTube portion anymore. This study is led by Pastor Brad Batten.

______________________________________

Titus, Foundation for Godly Manhood

This 5-week study will run until October 1st, meeting on Wednesday nights from 6:45–7:45 PM in the Prayer Chapel. This study is led by Pastor Byambison Pierre.

______________________________________

Developing a Powerful Prayer Life

This 6-week study runs through October 22, meeting on Wednesday nights from 6:45–7:45 PM in Room 101. The study is led by Pastor Marc Francis.

______________________________________

Upcoming:

Mission Class

This 5-week class starting on October 8th, and will run through November 12th, meeting on Wednesday nights from 6:45–7:45 PM in the Prayer Chapel. This study is led by Pastor Jason Palmer.

All of our RBC men are invited to join us for breakfast. Come out for some fellowship, food, and a good word from one of the men of our church.

NO COST!

Join us for worship this Sunday! Our Traditional Service meets in the Worship Center at 9:15 AM, and our Contemporary Service meets in the Gym at 10:30 AM. Connect Groups are available during both services—we’d love to help you find community! We hope to see you there!

AWANA 

AWANA is our regular Wednesday activity for kids 2 years old through the 5th grade. Join us each week for a great time of Bible memorization, Worship, Game Time, Bible Study, and lots of fun. We meet from 6:30-8pm.

______________________________________

RBC Students (Youth Group)

We have a lot of fun at our Wednesday night service, including eating popcorn and weekly games. We enjoy worship together, teach through the Bible, and have small groups where students can dive deeper with their peers. The youth group meets in the Loft from 6:30-8 pm. 

______________________________________

Adult Bible Study 

Join us as we take a deep dive into Exodus. We will meet in Room 108, at 6:45 pm, and there is no virtual/YouTube portion anymore. This study is led by Pastor Brad Batten.

______________________________________

“Truth Filled” by Ruth Chou Simons

This study will run through December 3rd, meeting every other Wednesday night at 6:30 PM in Room 201. The study is led by Stephanie Batten.

______________________________________

Developing a Powerful Prayer Life

This 6-week study runs through October 22, meeting on Wednesday nights from 6:45–7:45 PM in Room 101. The study is led by Pastor Marc Francis.

______________________________________

Mission Class

This 5-week class will run through November 12th, meeting on Wednesday nights from 6:45–7:45 PM in the Prayer Chapel. This study is led by Pastor Jason Palmer.

Join us for worship this Sunday! Our Traditional Service meets in the Worship Center at 9:15 AM, and our Contemporary Service meets in the Gym at 10:30 AM. Connect Groups are available during both services—we’d love to help you find community! We hope to see you there!

Welcome to Homecoming at Ridgecrest Baptist Church! 

Celebrating 70 years of ministry in the northern Durham community. 

Sunday, October 12th, Starting at 10 AM

Join us as we celebrate God’s faithfulness through the decades, as we look back with gratitude and forward with hope with a special Homecoming service. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

This year’s Homecoming will feature:

• Guest Speakers: Former RBC Pastor Don Chasteen and Pastor Chad Ferrell (who grew up at RBC)

• Special Music

• Special Recognition

• Baptism

• Catered Meal by Homestead

Sign-up is required for appropriate preparations to be made. 

Service Award Recommendation

Thank you for recommending a Ridgecrest member to be honored with the 2025 Ridgecrest Service Award.  

This is a special recognition given at each Homecoming service to recognize the long-term servant-hearted ministry of church members. Honorees are selected by a secret committee appointed by the pastor.  

If you’ve lost a spouse, you don’t have to grieve alone. Join us for an evening of support, encouragement, and hope.

Kids can attend Awana during the meeting. Nursery care available—please let us know in advance. Light refreshments provided.

Contact Jim Burch at 919-812-0933 for more info.

AWANA 

AWANA is our regular Wednesday activity for kids 2 years old through the 5th grade. Join us each week for a great time of Bible memorization, Worship, Game Time, Bible Study, and lots of fun. We meet from 6:30-8pm.

______________________________________

RBC Students (Youth Group)

We have a lot of fun at our Wednesday night service, including eating popcorn and weekly games. We enjoy worship together, teach through the Bible, and have small groups where students can dive deeper with their peers. The youth group meets in the Loft from 6:30-8 pm. 

______________________________________

Adult Bible Study 

Join us as we take a deep dive into Exodus. We will meet in Room 108, at 6:45 pm, and there is no virtual/YouTube portion anymore. This study is led by Pastor Brad Batten.

______________________________________

Developing a Powerful Prayer Life

This 6-week study runs through October 22, meeting on Wednesday nights from 6:45–7:45 PM in Room 101. The study is led by Pastor Marc Francis.

______________________________________

Mission Class

This 5-week class will run through November 12th, meeting on Wednesday nights from 6:45–7:45 PM in the Prayer Chapel. This study is led by Pastor Jason Palmer.

Ladies Prayer Hour in the Prayer Chapel. All women are welcome!

Join us for worship this Sunday! Our Traditional Service meets in the Worship Center at 9:15 AM, and our Contemporary Service meets in the Gym at 10:30 AM. Connect Groups are available during both services—we’d love to help you find community! We hope to see you there!

AWANA 

AWANA is our regular Wednesday activity for kids 2 years old through the 5th grade. Join us each week for a great time of Bible memorization, Worship, Game Time, Bible Study, and lots of fun. We meet from 6:30-8pm.

______________________________________

RBC Students (Youth Group)

We have a lot of fun at our Wednesday night service, including eating popcorn and weekly games. We enjoy worship together, teach through the Bible, and have small groups where students can dive deeper with their peers. The youth group meets in the Loft from 6:30-8 pm. 

______________________________________

Adult Bible Study 

Join us as we take a deep dive into Exodus. We will meet in Room 108, at 6:45 pm, and there is no virtual/YouTube portion anymore. This study is led by Pastor Brad Batten.

______________________________________

“Truth Filled” by Ruth Chou Simons

This study will run through December 3rd, meeting every other Wednesday night at 6:30 PM in Room 201. The study is led by Stephanie Batten.

______________________________________

Developing a Powerful Prayer Life

This 6-week study runs through October 22, meeting on Wednesday nights from 6:45–7:45 PM in Room 101. The study is led by Pastor Marc Francis.

______________________________________

Mission Class

This 5-week class will run through November 12th, meeting on Wednesday nights from 6:45–7:45 PM in the Prayer Chapel. This study is led by Pastor Jason Palmer.

Join us for worship this Sunday! Our Traditional Service meets in the Worship Center at 9:15 AM, and our Contemporary Service meets in the Gym at 10:30 AM. Connect Groups are available during both services—we’d love to help you find community! We hope to see you there!

AWANA 

AWANA is our regular Wednesday activity for kids 2 years old through the 5th grade. Join us each week for a great time of Bible memorization, Worship, Game Time, Bible Study, and lots of fun. We meet from 6:30-8pm.

______________________________________

RBC Students (Youth Group)

We have a lot of fun at our Wednesday night service, including eating popcorn and weekly games. We enjoy worship together, teach through the Bible, and have small groups where students can dive deeper with their peers. The youth group meets in the Loft from 6:30-8 pm. 

______________________________________

Adult Bible Study 

Join us as we take a deep dive into Exodus. We will meet in Room 108, at 6:45 pm, and there is no virtual/YouTube portion anymore. This study is led by Pastor Brad Batten.

______________________________________

“Truth Filled” by Ruth Chou Simons

This study will run through December 4th, meeting every other Wednesday night at 6:30 PM in Room 201. The study is led by Stephanie Batten.

______________________________________

Mission Class

This 5-week class will run through November 12th, meeting on Wednesday nights from 6:45–7:45 PM in the Prayer Chapel. This study is led by Pastor Jason Palmer.

All of our RBC men are invited to join us for breakfast. Come out for some fellowship, food, and a good word from one of the men of our church.

NO COST!

Join us for worship this Sunday! Our Traditional Service meets in the Worship Center at 9:15 AM, and our Contemporary Service meets in the Gym at 10:30 AM. Connect Groups are available during both services—we’d love to help you find community! We hope to see you there!

AWANA 

AWANA is our regular Wednesday activity for kids 2 years old through the 5th grade. Join us each week for a great time of Bible memorization, Worship, Game Time, Bible Study, and lots of fun. We meet from 6:30-8pm.

______________________________________

RBC Students (Youth Group)

We have a lot of fun at our Wednesday night service, including eating popcorn and weekly games. We enjoy worship together, teach through the Bible, and have small groups where students can dive deeper with their peers. The youth group meets in the Loft from 6:30-8 pm. 

______________________________________

Adult Bible Study 

Join us as we take a deep dive into Exodus. We will meet in Room 108, at 6:45 pm, and there is no virtual/YouTube portion anymore. This study is led by Pastor Brad Batten.

______________________________________

“Truth Filled” by Ruth Chou Simons

This study will run through December 3rd, meeting every other Wednesday night at 6:30 PM in Room 201. The study is led by Stephanie Batten.

______________________________________

Mission Class

This 5-week class will run through November 12th, meeting on Wednesday nights from 6:45–7:45 PM in the Prayer Chapel. This study is led by Pastor Jason Palmer.

Join us for worship this Sunday! Our Traditional Service meets in the Worship Center at 9:15 AM, and our Contemporary Service meets in the Gym at 10:30 AM. Connect Groups are available during both services—we’d love to help you find community! We hope to see you there!

AWANA 

AWANA is our regular Wednesday activity for kids 2 years old through the 5th grade. Join us each week for a great time of Bible memorization, Worship, Game Time, Bible Study, and lots of fun. We meet from 6:30-8pm.

______________________________________

RBC Students (Youth Group)

We have a lot of fun at our Wednesday night service, including eating popcorn and weekly games. We enjoy worship together, teach through the Bible, and have small groups where students can dive deeper with their peers. The youth group meets in the Loft from 6:30-8 pm. 

______________________________________

Adult Bible Study 

Join us as we take a deep dive into Exodus. We will meet in Room 108, at 6:45 pm, and there is no virtual/YouTube portion anymore. This study is led by Pastor Brad Batten.

______________________________________

Mission Class

This 5-week class will run through November 12th, meeting on Wednesday nights from 6:45–7:45 PM in the Prayer Chapel. This study is led by Pastor Jason Palmer.

Ladies Prayer Hour in the Prayer Chapel. All women are welcome!

Join us for worship this Sunday! Our Traditional Service meets in the Worship Center at 9:15 AM, and our Contemporary Service meets in the Gym at 10:30 AM. Connect Groups are available during both services—we’d love to help you find community! We hope to see you there!

AWANA 

AWANA is our regular Wednesday activity for kids 2 years old through the 5th grade. Join us each week for a great time of Bible memorization, Worship, Game Time, Bible Study, and lots of fun. We meet from 6:30-8pm.

______________________________________

RBC Students (Youth Group)

We have a lot of fun at our Wednesday night service, including eating popcorn and weekly games. We enjoy worship together, teach through the Bible, and have small groups where students can dive deeper with their peers. The youth group meets in the Loft from 6:30-8 pm. 

______________________________________

Adult Bible Study 

Join us as we take a deep dive into Exodus. We will meet in Room 108, at 6:45 pm, and there is no virtual/YouTube portion anymore. This study is led by Pastor Brad Batten.

______________________________________

“Truth Filled” by Ruth Chou Simons

This study will run through December 3rd, meeting every other Wednesday night at 6:30 PM in Room 201. The study is led by Stephanie Batten.

Join us for worship this Sunday! Our Traditional Service meets in the Worship Center at 9:15 AM, and our Contemporary Service meets in the Gym at 10:30 AM. Connect Groups are available during both services—we’d love to help you find community! We hope to see you there!

Join us for worship this Sunday! Our Traditional Service meets in the Worship Center at 9:15 AM, and our Contemporary Service meets in the Gym at 10:30 AM. Connect Groups are available during both services—we’d love to help you find community! We hope to see you there!

AWANA 

AWANA is our regular Wednesday activity for kids 2 years old through the 5th grade. Join us each week for a great time of Bible memorization, Worship, Game Time, Bible Study, and lots of fun. We meet from 6:30-8pm.

______________________________________

RBC Students (Youth Group)

We have a lot of fun at our Wednesday night service, including eating popcorn and weekly games. We enjoy worship together, teach through the Bible, and have small groups where students can dive deeper with their peers. The youth group meets in the Loft from 6:30-8 pm. 

______________________________________

Adult Bible Study 

Join us as we take a deep dive into Exodus. We will meet in Room 108, at 6:45 pm, and there is no virtual/YouTube portion anymore. This study is led by Pastor Brad Batten.

______________________________________

“Truth Filled” by Ruth Chou Simons

This study will run through December 3rd, meeting every other Wednesday night at 6:30 PM in Room 201. The study is led by Stephanie Batten.

All of our RBC men are invited to join us for breakfast. Come out for some fellowship, food, and a good word from one of the men of our church.

NO COST!

Join us for worship this Sunday! Our Traditional Service meets in the Worship Center at 9:15 AM, and our Contemporary Service meets in the Gym at 10:30 AM. Connect Groups are available during both services—we’d love to help you find community! We hope to see you there!

AWANA 

AWANA is our regular Wednesday activity for kids 2 years old through the 5th grade. Join us each week for a great time of Bible memorization, Worship, Game Time, Bible Study, and lots of fun. We meet from 6:30-8pm.

______________________________________

RBC Students (Youth Group)

We have a lot of fun at our Wednesday night service, including eating popcorn and weekly games. We enjoy worship together, teach through the Bible, and have small groups where students can dive deeper with their peers. The youth group meets in the Loft from 6:30-8 pm. 

______________________________________

Adult Bible Study 

Join us as we take a deep dive into Exodus. We will meet in Room 108, at 6:45 pm, and there is no virtual/YouTube portion anymore. This study is led by Pastor Brad Batten.

Join us for worship this Sunday! Our Traditional Service meets in the Worship Center at 9:15 AM, and our Contemporary Service meets in the Gym at 10:30 AM. Connect Groups are available during both services—we’d love to help you find community! We hope to see you there!

AWANA 

AWANA is our regular Wednesday activity for kids 2 years old through the 5th grade. Join us each week for a great time of Bible memorization, Worship, Game Time, Bible Study, and lots of fun. We meet from 6:30-8pm.

______________________________________

RBC Students (Youth Group)

We have a lot of fun at our Wednesday night service, including eating popcorn and weekly games. We enjoy worship together, teach through the Bible, and have small groups where students can dive deeper with their peers. The youth group meets in the Loft from 6:30-8 pm. 

______________________________________

Adult Bible Study 

Join us as we take a deep dive into Exodus. We will meet in Room 108, at 6:45 pm, and there is no virtual/YouTube portion anymore. This study is led by Pastor Brad Batten.

Ladies Prayer Hour in the Prayer Chapel. All women are welcome!

Join us for worship this Sunday! Our Traditional Service meets in the Worship Center at 9:15 AM, and our Contemporary Service meets in the Gym at 10:30 AM. Connect Groups are available during both services—we’d love to help you find community! We hope to see you there!

Join us for worship this Sunday! Our Traditional Service meets in the Worship Center at 9:15 AM, and our Contemporary Service meets in the Gym at 10:30 AM. Connect Groups are available during both services—we’d love to help you find community! We hope to see you there!