Ridgeway's ministries and activities are designed to reach those within the church and the community with the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ through Worship, Music, Bible Studies, Prayer, Christian Education and Discipleship, Fellowship, Service, Missions,  Evangelism, Outreach, Christian Care giving, and Recreation and Health Activities.

Most ministries are for all while some focus on particular groups including children, youth, adults, and seniors. Both new and long-time believers have opportunity to minister and be ministered to by others in the congregation. The list below is by no means complete but is representative of many ongoing ministries and activities in our church. 

Our Ministry Programs

Worship

• 9:00 am Traditional Service

• 11:30 am Contemporary Service

   

Programs for Children

• Sunday School

  Birth through grade 6, closely graded.

   

• Children's Church

  For children age two through 4th grade.

   

• AWANA Clubs

  "Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed"

  Boys and girls grades K through Sr. High meet at the church for games, Bible memorization, singing, special speakers, parties, special nights and awards. Special Cubbies program for preschoolers (3 & 4 year olds) whose parents help with the Awana program. (Follows the school calendar.)
  

• Sunday School for Youth

  Junior and Senior High Classes

   

• Ridgeway Youth Group

  Junior and Senior High meets year round for Bible studies, discussion of relevant social and religious issues, music, gym activities and prayer. Outings, retreats, discipleship groups and recreation are also included in the youth program.

   

• Boys Basketball Joshua Boys Basketball League. Boys grades 7-12.

• Presence                       Contemporary Worship Service. Saturday 6:00 p.m.

• The Ridge                      For 20's and 30's Weekday Bible studies, social events.  Call the church office for more information at: 914-949-3714.

Programs for Adults

• Sunday School - Adult Electives

  Classes cover a wide range of topics within the categories of Bible book studies, doctrine, evangelism, history and Christian living. Adults may choose the class geared to their personal interest and level of spiritual maturity.

   

• Small Groups

  Our purpose is to connect people relationally in groups of four to ten individuals for the purpose of growing in Christ- likeness. Small groups focus on building relationships, spiritual growth, prayer, accountability, Bible study, or topics related to individual interests or needs.

   

• Celebrate Recovery

  Hurts, hang-ups and habits that rob us of the fullness of life that Christ has for us are addressed in Celebrate Recovery, a program based on twelve Biblical steps and eight Beatitudes.  It promotes a strong personal relationship with God and others as individuals discover a personal, loving and forgiving higher power—Jesus Christ.

• The Stephen Ministry

  A program for training and organizing lay persons for caring and support ministry. Call church for information.

   

• For Women

  Creative Woman

  A special ministry for women... meets weekly during the school year. Bible studies and workshops. Child care provided.

   

  Bible Studies

  Weekly Bible studies,  Tuesdays, 6:30 pm

  Please call office for more information.

   

• For Men

  Bible Studies

  Weekly Bible studies, Tuesdays, at 7:30 p.m.

   

  Basketball, Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.

   

• Urban Ministry

  Midnight Run: a food ministry to the homeless.

   

• Nursing Home Ministry

  Ministering the love and grace of Jesus Christ to those who are confined to a Nursing Home. Sunday afternoons twice a month.

   

• Recreation

  Varied recreational programs in our gymnasium.

   

Nursery School & Kindergarten

• Ridgeway Nursery School and Kindergarten was established in 1972 as an outreach ministry of the church and a service to the community. It is a nonprofit school, welcoming children of all races and religions, between the ages of 2 and 5.

  The aim of our early childhood program is to help each child gain a positive self-image while encouraging social, emotional, intellectual, physical and spiritual development.

  Parents are invited to visit the nursery school and kindergarten. We welcome an opportunity to talk with you.

  Janice Barnes, Director Telephone 914-949-3134

   

Missions / Evangelism / Outreach

• MISSIONS is the heartbeat of Ridgeway Alliance Church. We take Jesus' command to "make disciples of all nations" very seriously (Matt. 28:19). A highlight of our church year is a Missionary Conference, a week-long "missions thrust" in September/October. Several of the over 1,000 full-time overseas missionaries we support speak during the conference to inform, inspire and challenge.

  We also believe that every Christian is a missionary and is placed by God in a unique "mission field." Our mission as a church is to equip one another for effective ministry and service and to encourage one another to follow the servant- leader role of Jesus Himself, the "Master Witness!"

Prayer

• Prayer meetings are held Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m.

• Prayer is an integral part of all ministries at Ridgeway.

Christian Care Giving

• Ridgeway is a Stephen Ministry Church providing distinctly Christian one-to-one care to those who are experiencing adverse circumstances. If you are interested in training or if you could benefit from the support and encouragement of a Stephen minister, please call church office, 914-949-3714.

Ministry Opportunities

• There are many other opportunities for developing and strengthening individual talents, interests and spiritual gifts through ministry at Ridgeway. For information on any ministry listed, please contact the church office. 949-3714.