WELCOME
We’re glad you are here! Christ Ridge is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), committed to historic Christian faith and simple, reverent worship. Each Lord’s Day, we gather to meet with the living God to hear His Word read and preached, to pray together, to sing His praise with joy, and to receive the sacraments of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper.
Our worship is shaped by what Christians have done for centuries: Scripture, prayer, confession, preaching, and praise. We believe that God strengthens His people through these ordinary means of grace. We are committed to the steady, life-giving work of Christ among His people.
You will find at Christ Ridge a church family that loves the Bible, treasures the gospel, and seeks to grow together in faith and holiness. Whether you are exploring Christianity, new to the area, or looking for a church home, we would love to have you visit and worship with us.
Christ is at the center of all we do. We gather in His name, trust in His finished work, and look for His return. We hope you will join us this Sunday!
SENIOR PASTOR – Rev. Ben Thomas
A native of Sumter, SC, Ben joined the Christ Ridge family in 2026. A graduate of RTS Charlotte, he was ordained at Midway Presbyterian Church in Powder Springs, GA, and later served as a missionary in Sweden and in England. Ben and his family returned to the Charlotte area in 2021, serving at Sovereign Grace Presbyterian Church before he was called to serve Christ Ridge. He and his wife, Heidi, have four children: Jack, Elliot, Kate, and Josie.
When he is away from the study, Ben enjoys spending time with his wife, playing with his children, and dreaming about being good at golf. Most importantly, Ben is a sinner saved by grace, whose primary passion is to shepherd the flock of God by proclaiming the whole counsel of God’s Word.
ASSOCIATE PASTOR – Rev. Nathan Ecarma
Nathan is a graduate from Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) Charlotte, with an M.Div. Degree in December 2024. He is married to Emily, and together they enjoy cooking and eating, talking and spending time together and with friends. Nathan also enjoys rock climbing, reading, and studying the Scriptures.
TEACHER IN RESIDENCE – Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.
Dr. Belcher is the John D. and Frances M. Gwin Professor of Old Testament at RTS Charlotte and the Academic Dean at RTS Atlanta. He is an ordained minister in the PCA and pastored an urban nondenominational church in Rochester, NY for ten years before pursuing the Ph.D. This pastoral experience in an unusual and challenging setting gives him great insight into the practical, modern issues that will be faced by future pastors studying with him at RTS. He graduated from Covenant College and received his M.Div from Covenant Seminary. He also received an S.T.M. from Concordia Theological Seminary, and his Ph.D. is from Westminster Theological Seminary. He has served as stated supply for numerous churches in the area since coming to RTS Charlotte in 1995.
He is married to Mrs. Lu Belcher and has three daughters; Nikki, Danielle, Alisha