Leadership Team

Chris Hezlep serves as the lead pastor of Ridgewood Church. He has been in full-time ministry for over 20 years and provides teaching, leadership, and guidance for the church as a whole. Chris has devoted his life to pursuing God, building the local church, and bringing Jesus to the city of Pittsburgh. Passionate for the presence of God, he has built a church culture that reflects this passion. When you walk through the doors of Ridgewood Church, you will encounter a welcoming community of people who love Jesus and want to serve their community. Chris and his wife, Carey, reside in the Pittsburgh area with their 4 daughters: Madison, Morgan, Ireland and Emma, and two dogs Leo and Luna.