Leadership
The pastors of Lake Ridge Church operate in the biblical role of elders for our congregation.
Pastor-Elder: Philip Nation
Staff Member: Keith Pipes, Worship Leader
Philip Nation, Pastor
Philip serves as full-time pastor. He shares in the teaching responsibilities with Lake Ridge Church and directs most of the ministries.
After becoming a Christian as a child, he began serving in the ministry at the age of 16. Philip married Angie in 1994. They have two sons: Andrew and Chris.
Philip's ministry experience has ranged from youth ministry, single adult ministry, senior pastor and overseeing the education ministry of a 7,000 member church. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry degree in missions, evangelism and church growth at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
On May 1, Philip is releasing Compelled by Love. It is co-authored by Ed Stetzer.
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Keith Pipes, Worship Leader
Keith has been leading worship in churches and events for over 15 years. During that time he also has served the local church in the areas of youth ministry, singles ministry and education. Keith has helped plant churches in Texas and Georgia and has served through mission agencies in Georgia, Texas and Tennessee. He is married to his wonderful wife, Carol, who is the editor of On Mission magazine, the flagship publication of the North American Mission Board.
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