Meet ERPC
About East Ridge Presbyterian Church
A church seeking to glorify Christ in worship, discipleship, and covenant community.
East Ridge Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) committed to the faithful preaching of God's Word, reverent worship, Christian discipleship, and covenant community. We seek to glorify Christ by proclaiming the gospel, making disciples, and serving our neighbors in East Ridge and the greater Chattanooga area.
Worship With Us
Gather with us each Lord’s Day
We gather each Lord's Day for worship, prayer, preaching, fellowship, and the ordinary means of grace.
Contact
Find us in East Ridge
We'd love to answer your questions and help you connect with our church family.
East Ridge Presbyterian Church
4919 Court Drive
East Ridge, TN 37412
Who We Are
Presbyterian, Reformed, and centered on Christ
ERPC is part of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). Our church life is shaped by Scripture, the gospel of Jesus Christ, reverent worship, prayer, fellowship, and service to one another.
We believe Christ is the head of His church and that He cares for His people through the ministry of the Word, the sacraments, prayer, and the loving oversight of elders and deacons.
Faithful Preaching
The ministry of the Word stands at the center of our worship and discipleship.
Covenant Community
We desire to grow together as households, members, and visitors are welcomed into the life of the church.
Prayer and Fellowship
We gather not only for services, but to encourage, serve, and pray for one another.
Leadership
Shepherding and serving the church
Christ is the head of His church and governs His people through the ministry of the Word and the oversight of qualified elders and deacons.
Pastor
John “J.R.” Render Caines Jr.
Ruling Elders
Anil Anand
Jason Giles
Chris Marr Clerk
Josh Tennant
Ashley Ward
Deacons
Philip Christiansen
Thomas Finch
Tom Horner
Robert Maner
Buddy Maynard
Richie McDonald
Jay Pannkuk
Emeritus Elders
Clifford Ackerson
Sam Jones
Staff
Ministry staff
Our staff serves the church through youth ministry, children’s ministry, music, nursery care, internships, and audio-visual support.
Aaron Anand
Youth Director
Mindy Giles
Children’s Ministry Director & Administrative Director
Katie Huffine
Music Director
Julie McDonald
Nursery Director
Landen Poling
Youth Intern
Philip Huffine
Audio-Visual Director
Visit ERPC
We would be glad to meet you
Join us this Sunday for Sunday School or Morning Worship, or visit one of our Wednesday evening gatherings.