Pastor Roy Wilkinson is no stranger to Ridge Community Church. After faithfully serving here for many years, Roy stepped into the role of Lead Pastor at Journey Point Church in Lakeland, where he led for three and a half years with a heart for people and a passion for the local church.

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In April 2026, Roy returned home to RCC and was prayerfully affirmed and voted in as our next Lead Pastor, a role he officially stepped into September 1, 2026. We are excited to welcome the Wilkinson family—Roy and Lauren, Tyler and Alex (Logan and Grayson), Bo, Caleb, and Kaylin—back home to Ridge Community Church.

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Beyond the church, Pastor Roy has been deeply invested in our community for many years. He has served in the fire department and played a key role in supporting daily operations at the Lake Wales Care Center, demonstrating a lifelong commitment to caring for people both spiritually and practically.

Pastor Roy carries a shepherd’s heart, a steady leadership style, and a deep love for this church and community. He is passionate about seeing people encounter Jesus, grow in their faith, and live out their purpose.

 

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Blayne and Alexzandria joined the RCCOG family as our Youth Pastors in October of 2023. Blayne is an Ordained Minister in the Church of God (Cleaveland, TN.). Together, they share over 10+ years of ministry experience leading kids, youth, media, and worship.

 

When Blayne and Alex aren't serving the church.... You will probably find them at a local theme park, taking pictures, and spending time with their pets. Alex will be crocheting while watching Golden Girls, and Blayne will be playing video games. 

 

 

Darryl and Michelle serve as children’s directors at RCC. They have five adult children and eight grandchildren. Darryl has more than 40 years of ministry experience, with Michelle joining him in 1998. They began attending RCC in October of 2002, joined the ministry team in November of 2002, and continued to serve as children’s pastor/director for another 16 years until retirement in 2018.

 

In April of 2022, God’s plan for them directed them out of retirement when they re-entered into children’s director roles for RCC.

 

Both Darryl and Michelle are very passionate about family and spend as much time with grandchildren as they can.

Daryll Ezell has faithfully served Ridge Community Church as Treasurer since March 2019 and as Music Director since February 2021. He retired after 41 years with State Farm’s Planning & Analysis Department and brings a strong background in both finance and worship ministry.

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Over the past several decades, Daryll has led music at churches across Central Florida, including Village Church of God, FaithWorld Orlando, Without Walls Central, and Bridge of Hope.

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He’s a proud godfather to Isaac & Yahaira Vargas and Conrad & Reynicka McDougal, and a loving grandfather to Ja’asiel, Aliyah, Gabe, and Mason.

 

Daryll is passionate about Florida Gators sports, the Miami Dolphins, Hammond organs, and collecting music. His favorite Scripture is Philippians 1:6, 
"He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus."