Members of South Ridge will be asked to affirm Elder candidates as well as the 2026 Budget Proposal via electronic ballot.
Each member of South Ridge will receive an email with a link to an anonymous electronic ballot on Sunday, December 21. Members are requested to submit electronic ballots by Wednesday, December 31 at midnight.
Members with shared email addresses will receive an additional email with a unique voter key that will provide a ballot for each member.
Members who have questions or desire to vote by paper ballot should call the church office (908.735.5252 ext. 307) or email Dan Webb (dwebb@southridgecc.org) by noon on Tuesday, December 30th.
The annual budget is an important part of enabling South Ridge to fulfill its mission and vision. The 2026 Budget Proposal allocates financial resources to various SR ministries to accomplish goals, objectives, and meets needs for the upcoming year both here at South Ridge, in our community, and around the world.
Information about the 2026 South Ridge Budget Proposal totaling $2,522,400 is available below. Questions regarding the 2026 budget proposal may be submitted to the Business Operations Team via email (budget@southridgecc.org) between 12/21-12/30. Members of the Business Operations Team will also be available to answer any questions regarding the proposed budget at the foyer kiosk on Sundays, Dec. 21 & Dec. 28.
We are thankful for God’s provision financially during 2025 and anticipate a strong year of ministry in 2026. Thank you for your continued generous giving!
The Board of Elders provides oversight of the ministries of South Ridge and ensures its continued focus on fulfilling the church’s mission and vision for people to Experience Belonging, Embrace God’s Grace, and Extend God’s Love.
Board members serve for three-year terms. Current and continuing Board members are: Christopher Holewski, Ryan Reep, Steve Parker, Brian Schroeder, and Steve Sheets. Bart Bartholomew is presently serving as an Elder and has been nominated for another term of service. Steve Yurgel and Robb Siefert are not presently serving and have been nominated to serve.
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Bart and his wife Lisa have been married for 22 years and live in Lebanon. They have attended South Ridge since 2005. Bart serves on the Business Operations Team and on the Welcoming Team, and Lisa serves in SR Kids. They have 3 adult daughters: Carly, Aubrey, and Abby. Bart has served on the elder board for the previous 3 years.
Robb and his wife Lisa have been married 35 years and live in Annandale. They have attended South Ridge since 2005. Robb has served on the elder board in the past and currently serves on the Business Operations Team, Prayer Team, and in SR Students, and Lisa serves during Vacation Bible School. They have 2 adult daughters, Gabriella and Victoria.
Steve and his wife Darlene have been married 31 years, have attended South Ridge since 2002, and live in Clinton Township with two of their three daughters, Cameron and Aben. Their oldest daughter, Madison, and her husband, Jonathon, also attend South Ridge. Steve has served on the elder board in the past and currently serves on the Welcoming Team and as an usher. Darlene has served in SR kids and Moms Mentoring Moms.