Ridge: Students. Note to Parents: Our strategy is to walk alongside parents to help them disciple their student(s). We do this by equipping students to know, love, and follow Christ. Part of how we do this is to create a community where students think deeply about Christ, glorify God in all things, and by taking the Gospel to the nations. ​ Gatherings There is no formal "check-in" for the student ministry. On Wednesday nights and Sunday mornings, students will go to our student space to spend time in community, bible study, and prayer. ​ Connect Each month there are numerous opportunities for students to connect with others outside of weekly scheduled gatherings. See the events section below to explore how your student(s) can connect with us. Sundays : 9:00am | Wednesdays : 5:30-7:30pm Curriculum The Book of Habakkuk — Wednesdays and Sundays There is a section of the Old Testament from Isaiah to Malachi that are known as the Major and Minor prophets. Each book tells us of a different person whom God used to tell specific group of people to repent from their sin and turn to God. The Book of Habakkuk is known as one of the minor prophets of these Old Testament prophets. Among his experiences, Habakkuk was grown troubled over God's apparent tolerance of injustice. We follow a conversation between God and the prophet Habakkuk over the question of injustice, idolatry, and the rising threat of Babylon. In this conversation, we hear Habakkuk's complaints over this injustice and God's responses. This dialogue leads us to see God's righteousness and justice in the midst of our apparent observations of what we see. For us today, the appearance of injustice is a common. We hear and read about events of apparent injustice. This is something that many of us have in common. Even more for students, how can they make sense of those who seem neglected, ignored, or mistreated. The book of Habakkuk gives us help in seeing the apparent injustice and inspires us to hope, trust, and rejoice in God's faithfulness to His promises. Sermon Series — S pring Habakkuk 1:1-4, April 24th Habakkuk 1:5-11, May 1st Habakkuk 1:12-17, May 8th Habakkuk 2:1-8, May 15th Habakkuk 2:9-14, May 22nd Habakkuk 2:15-20, May 29th ​ Sermon Series — Summ er Habakkuk 3:1-19, June 5th Guest Speaker, June 12th Psalms 119, June 19th St. Louis Mission Trip, June 26th Psalms 119:1-8, July 17th Psalms 119:9-16, July 24th Psalms 119:17-24, July 31 Psalms 119:25-32, August 7th Psalms 119:33-40, August 14th Sermo n Series — Fall School Kick-Off 2024, August 21st Psalms 119:81-88, August 28th Psalms 119:89-96, September 4th Psalms 119:97-104, September 11th Psalms 119:105-112, September 18th Psalms 119:113-120, September 25th Psalms 119:121-128, October 2nd Psalms 119:129-136, October 9th Costume Bowling, October 16th Psalms 119:137-144, October 23rd Psalms 119:145-152, October 30th Friendsgiving, November 6th Thanksgiving Break, November 13th Sermon Series — Winter Psalms 119:153-160, November 20th Psalms 119:161-168, November 27th Psalms 119:169-176, December 4th Christmas Break, December 11th New Years Break, December 18th, 25th New Years Hangout, December 31st Student Events. Sun, May 19 Graduate Sunday / Hueytown Learn more May 19, 2024, 9:00 PM – May 20, 2024, 12:00 PM Every year on Graduate Sunday we celebrate, recognize, and commission our graduating seniors. We think it is important and valuable for the church to help students as they make large life changes. Fri, May 31 Family Night with the Barons / Birmingham Learn more May 31, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Join us for a family night at the Birmingham Baron's baseball game on May 31 at 7:00pm as they play the Rocket City Trash Pandas. Sat, Jun 22 Student Mission Trip 2024 / Ferguson Learn more Jun 22, 2024, 7:00 AM – Jun 29, 2024, 7:00 PM For the summer of 2024 student mission trip, we take I-65 North to "the Gateway to the West," St. Louis, Missouri. In partnership with Send Relief, we will work in the city helping urban communities struggling with poverty and education disparity.

Ridge: Kids. Note to Parents: Every child is cherished and every parent is supported in their faith! We're thrilled to invite your children to join our community filled with fun activities, engaging lessons, and loving guidance. Together we can nurture and grow their faith in God's Word. ​ Security Safety is paramount. All our workers and volunteers undergo thorough background checks through Ministry Safe . We ensure children are always in the care of two or more unrelated adults, offering an extra layer of protection for every family. ​ Sickness We prioritize the health and well-being of every child. We regularly disinfect the children's areas, notifying parents promptly of illness, and kindly asking to keep sick children at home for everyone's safety. Sundays : 9:00am | Wednesdays : 6:00-7:00pm Curriculum The New City Catechism — Wednesdays The New City Catechism is like a roadmap for understanding our faith in a simple and engaging way. It's a collection of questions and answers that help us explore the core beliefs of Christianity, covering everything from who God is to how we should live as followers of Jesus. Learning these basics isn't just about memorizing words; it's about building a strong foundation for our children's faith journey. ​ By understanding these truths, children can grow in their relationship with God and navigate life with confidence and purpose. Plus, it's a great way for families to have meaningful conversations about what it means to be a Christian and how we can live out our faith in our daily lives. So, let's dive into the New City Catechism together and discover the beauty and depth of our faith! Study Series — Summer Question 30, May 1st Question 31, May 8th Question 32, May 15th Question 33, May 22nd Question 34, May 29th Question 35, June 5th Question 36, June 12th Question 37, June 19th Question 38, June 26th Question 39, July 17th Question 40, July 24th Study Series — Fall Question 41, July 31 Question 42, August 7th Question 43, August 14th Question 44, August 21st Question 45, August 28th Question 46, September 4th Question 47, September 11th Question 48, September 18th Question 49, September 25th Question 50, October 2nd Question 51, October 9th Question 52, October 16th The Gospel Project — Sundays The Gospel Project offers a dynamic curriculum designed to guide children on a captivating journey through the Bible's stories of God's love and redemption. Through engaging lessons and activities, children explore how each narrative points to the central figure of Jesus Christ. We warmly encourage you to invite your children to participate in this enriching experience. They will discover the profound significance of Jesus in their lives and gain a deeper understanding of His redemptive work. Together, let's nurture our children's faith and equip them with a solid foundation in the gospel. Join us as we embark on this meaningful journey of discovery and spiritual growth. Kids Events. Fri, May 31 Family Night with the Barons / Birmingham Learn more May 31, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Join us for a family night at the Birmingham Baron's baseball game on May 31 at 7:00pm as they play the Rocket City Trash Pandas. Mon, Jun 03 Vacation Bible School 2024 / Hueytown Learn more Jun 03, 2024, 9:00 AM – Jun 07, 2024, 12:00 PM Kids will be challenged as they discover that God’s truth never changes, everyone needs Jesus, and learn to speak the truth in love. Adventure awaits each day as kids explore tide pools, spot orcas, fly kites, and watch the mighty waves crash up against the immovable Breaker Rock!

Our Staff. Pastors/ Ministers Dr. Kyle Sullivan Senior Pastor Jake Kersh Student Pastor Paul Armstrong Worship Minister Bridget Cook Children's Minister Ministry Team Cheryl Abney Executive Ministry Assistant Jennifer Veasey Publicity Assistant Helen Syx Receptionist Sam Ingram Building Supervisor Barry West Custodian Pam Coston Custodian

We Are Pleasant Ridge. MISSION AND VISION GET INVOLVED SERMONS EVENTS Join us. 1343 Hueytown Road Hueytown, Alabama 35023 Sundays —10:30a Wednesdays—6:00p 205.491.3771 Service Times: Welcome to Pleasant Ridge Pleasant Ridge is a community of believers whose mission is to glorify God by making disciples in their homes, community, and in the world. WHAT TO EXPECT? Learn More about what to expect at our Sunday services from attire, order of service, and how to get connected. WHAT TO EXPECT KIDS AND STUDENTS Visiting and want more information about Ridge: Kids and Ridge: Students? Find more about family ministries here. MINISTERIES SMALL GROUPS So much of what we are called to do as followers of Jesus is lived out during the week through small groups. SMALL GROUPS Current Sermon Series LIVEWORTHY The Colossian letter is perhaps the most Christ-centered letter Paul ever penned. Paul’s desire is to see this young church grow in Christian maturity with a mind fixed on Christ. What are we to do? Fix our minds on Christ (Col. 3:2) and walk worthy of Christ (Col. 1:10). LEARN MORE Upcoming at Pleasant Ridge. Graduate Sunday Sun, May 19 May 19, 2024, 9:00 PM – May 20, 2024, 12:00 PM May 19, 2024, 9:00 PM – May 20, 2024, 12:00 PM Every year on Graduate Sunday we celebrate, recognize, and commission our graduating seniors. We think it is important and valuable for the church to help students as they make large life changes. LEARN MORE Family Night with the Barons Fri, May 31 May 31, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM May 31, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Join us for a family night at the Birmingham Baron's baseball game on May 31 at 7:00pm as they play the Rocket City Trash Pandas. LEARN MORE Vacation Bible School 2024 Mon, Jun 03 Jun 03, 2024, 9:00 AM – Jun 07, 2024, 12:00 PM Jun 03, 2024, 9:00 AM – Jun 07, 2024, 12:00 PM Kids will be challenged as they discover that God’s truth never changes, everyone needs Jesus, and learn to speak the truth in love. Adventure awaits each day as kids explore tide pools, spot orcas, fly kites, and watch the mighty waves crash up against the immovable Breaker Rock! LEARN MORE

Dr. Kyle Sullivan Kyle Sullivan has served in Southern Baptist churches for ten years. He began serving as Senior Pastor at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church in July 2021. Kyle is originally from the Dothan, AL area (Wicksburg, AL) but relocated to Birmingham in 2012 to attend school. He received his Bachelor's in Bible and Theology from Southeastern Bible College (2016), his Master of Divinity from Beeson Divinity School (2020), and his Doctor of Ministry in Expository Preaching and Strategic Leadership from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (2024). Kyle loves people and he loves pastoring the people of PRBC. Kyle is married to his wife Caroline, and together, they have three children (Asher, John, and Grace). Kyle loves spending time with his family, whether 'vacationing together or spending quality time together at home. Kyle is an avid Alabama fan! He loves watching Alabama football & basketball. His favorite hobbies are golf and any game his children want to play. Kyle’s pastoral roles at Pleasant Ridge include: preaching, teaching, pastoring, and providing general oversight of the church’s ministries and operations. Email Kyle

Watch Now Next Livestream | Sunday at 10:30 am Can't physically join us for worship? Join us online at 10:30 am for the Pleasant Ridge Live Stream service. Watch 10:30 am Livestream Watch Previous Services Current Sermon Series Current Sermon Series LIVEWORTHY The Colossian letter is perhaps the most Christ-centered letter Paul ever penned. Paul’s desire is to see this young church grow in Christian maturity with a mind fixed on Christ. What are we to do? Fix our minds on Christ (Col. 3:2) and walk worthy of Christ (Col. 1:10). LEARN MORE 01. The Christian's Identity Colossians 1:1-8 02. Our Commitment to Intercede Colossians 1:9-14 03. Our Creed Colossians 1:13-24 04. Our Christian Ministry Colossians 1:24-2:5 05. Our Victorious Savior Colossians 2:6-15 06. Dr. Josh Cook Titus 2 Sermon Archive Liveworthy The Book of Colossians The Parables: in Matthew Parables in Matthew Seven Scenes of Faithfulness 7 Scenes of in Daniel Ad Fontes The Book of 2 Timothy Waiting on God The Book of Habakukk Summer in the Proverbs Proverbs

Preschool. 205.434.9990 1343 Hueytown Road Hueytown, Alabama 35023 preschool@pleasantridgebaptist.org Our mission is to provide every child with a quality early childhood experience. We strive to create a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment that leads each child to learn to make decisions and solve problems. It is our goal that each child will be academically prepared for the next age level as well as develop a positive outlook towards school and acquire a lifelong love for learning. ​ Applicaiton and Registration Register Here . Online Payments Registration Fee: $80 Supply Fee: $50 Payment(s): Paypal Paypal Policies and Procedures Download the Parent Handbook.

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Our Mission. Mission Statement: "We glorify God by making disciples in our homes, in our community, and in the world ." Our mission is to be faithful to the Great Commission, which is Christ’s final instruction prior to His resurrection. Each of the gospels and Acts reveal Christ’s instruction for His followers to make disciples (Matt. 28:18-20; Mark 16:14-20; Luke 24:44-53; John 20:21-23; Acts 1:8). This mission is accomplished when Christians engage others in gospel conversations. Therefore, we want to be faithful to Christ’s words by intentionally sharing the gospel in our homes, our community, and then to the nations. Our Strategy. Homes — We make disciples in our homes by regularly having conversations that deepen our commitment to Christ and His Word. We believe the home is the primary location for discipleship. The body of Christ is strengthened when families are personally committed to fostering a commitment to Christ in the home. Both the Old and New Testament speak to the responsibilities of godly people in the home (Deut. 6:4-7; Col. 3:18-25). Therefore, the Christian’s primary responsibility it to be making disciples in our homes. ​ Community — We make disciples in our community by investing in relationships that connect people to Christ and His bride. We believe God strategically places people and churches in a particular location for the purpose of being His witnesses to the people in that community. The missionary strategy of the New Testament shows that once a city was evangelized and disciples were made, churches were formed, and leaders were installed to govern and shepherd the people (Acts 14:19-23). Each church would serve as the gospel witness to its community. ​ World — We make disciples in the world by generously giving and joyfully going to the nations in obedience to Christ and His mission. We believe that while sharing the gospel begins in our homes and spreads to our community, the Christians should participate in evangelistic efforts around the world where gospel access is restricted. We participate in the global mission of Christ by generously giving financial support to the efforts of missions and going to the nations with the good news of Christ’s gospel (Matt. 28:19).

Serve. We believe every member should serve the local church because God has given each Christian particular gifts for service according to His grace (Rom. 12:6-8). We have a variety of ways for members to serve at PRBC. Ridge: Kids — Our children’s ministry oversees children ages birth through 5th grade. We have a thriving children’s ministry with wonderful volunteers. If you would like to serve in this area, please email Bridget Cook . Ministry Safe Training required ​ Ridge: Students — Our student ministry oversees students from 6th grade through 12th grade. The student ministry is very active. Students enjoy annual mission trips and regularly gather for discipleship. Chaperones are always needed. If you would like to serve in this area, please email Jake Kersh . Ministry Safe Training required ​ Teaching Ministry —Teaching is a spiritual gift that God gives to individuals for the sake up edifying His church. If you possess the gift of teaching or would like to explore the possibility of teaching, we encourage you to email info@pleasantridgebaptist.org for more information. ​ Worship Ministry —We are always excited to see vocalists and instrumentalists join the worship ministry. If you are musically gifted, we encourage you to email Paul Armstrong . ​ Outreach Ministry — Our goal as a church is to reach our community for Christ. We achieve this goal by investing in relationships that connect people to Christ and His bride. Ways you can serve: ESL Special Events Hospitality at church functions Nursing Home Visits ​ Inreach Ministry — We aim to minister to individuals in our church family by meeting tangible needs and offering encouragement. Ways you can serve: Church Greeter Card Ministry Connect Team Member (intentionally connect with visitors) Homebound Ministry

Work in Progress! 205.491.3771 1343 Hueytown Road Hueytown, Alabama 35023 About Pleasant Ridge Pleasant Ridge is a community of believers whose mission is to glorify God by making disciples in their homes, community, and in the world. Service Times: Sundays—10:30a Wednesdays—6 :00p Links in the Meantime: GIVE PRESCHOOL LIVESTREAM

Statement of Beliefs. Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church is a cooperating member of the Southern Baptist Convention . The following is an overview of our beliefs. If you have questions about these beliefs or would like to know more about what it means to follow Jesus, connect with us by filling out this form . ​ THE BIBLE The Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired and is God’s revelation of Himself to man. The Bible is our absolute authority . All Scripture is completely true and trustworthy. All Scripture is a testimony to Christ, who is Himself the focus of divine revelation . ​ THE TRINITY There is one and only one living and true God. The eternal triune God exists as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, with distinct personal attributes, but without division of nature, essence, or being. God as Father sovereignly reigns with care over His universe, His creatures, and the flow of the stream of human history according to the purposes of His grace. Christ is the eternal Son of God . In His incarnation as Jesus Christ, He was conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He honored the divine law by His personal obedience, and in His substitutionary death on the cross, He made provision for the redemption of men and women from sin. The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of God fully divine. He exalts Christ. He convicts men of sin, righteousness, and judgment. He enlightens and empowers the believer and the church in worship, evangelism, and service. ​ HUMANITY Humanity is the unique creation of God in His own image. He created them male and female as the crowning work of His creation. Humanity sinned against God and brought sin into the world. Though sin separates humanity from God, Christ died to remove the wrath of God toward sinners by dying on the cross in substitution for man. Humanity experiences salvation by belief in Christ and His atoning work made manifest in the Gospel. ​ SALVATION Salvation involves the redemption of the whole person and is offered freely to all who believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Jesus, by His own blood, obtained eternal redemption for the believer. Salvation includes regeneration, justification, sanctification, and glorification in its broadest sense. ​ THE CHURCH A New Testament church is an autonomous gathering of baptized believers, associated by covenant in the faith and fellowship of the gospel, observing the two ordinances of Christ (Baptism and The Lord’s Supper), governed by His laws, exercising the gifts, rights, and privileges invested in them by His Word, and seeking to extend the gospel to the ends of the earth. Each congregation operates under the Lordship of Christ through democratic processes. Each member is responsible and accountable to Christ as Lord in such a congregation. ​ BAPTISM Christian baptism is the immersion of a believer in water. It is an act of obedience symbolizing the believer’s faith in a crucified, buried, and risen Savior, the believer’s death to sin, the burial of the old life, and the resurrection to walk in newness of life in Christ Jesus. ​ LORD'S SUPPER The Lord’s Supper is an act of obedience whereby members memorialize and participate in the death of the Redeemer and eagerly anticipate His second coming. ​ CHRISTIAN DUTY It is the duty and privilege of every follower of Christ and every church of the Lord Jesus Christ to endeavor to make disciples of all nations. ​ ESCHATOLOGY God, in His own time and in His own way, will bring the world to its appropriate end. Jesus Christ will return personally and visibly . The dead will be raised, and Christ will judge all people in righteousness. The unrighteous will be consigned to hell. The righteous will receive their reward and will dwell forever with the Lord in Heaven. ​ FAMILY God has ordained the family as the foundational institution of human society. It is composed of persons related to one another by marriage, blood, or adoption. Marriage is the uniting of one man and one woman in covenant commitment for a lifetime. It is God’s unique gift to reveal the union between Christ and His church and to provide for the man and the woman in marriage the framework for intimate companionship, the channel of sexual expression according to biblical standards, and the means for procreation of the human race. The husband and wife are of equal worth before God, since both are created in God’s image. The marriage relationship models the way God relates to His people. A husband is to love his wife as Christ loved the church. He has the God-given responsibility to provide for, to protect, and to lead his family. A wife is to submit herself graciously to the servant leadership of her husband even as the church willingly submits to the headship of Christ. She, being in the image of God as is her husband and thus equal to him, has the God-given responsibility to respect her husband and to serve as his helper in managing the household and nurturing the next generation. Children , from the moment of conception, are a blessing and heritage from the Lord. Parents are to demonstrate to their children God’s pattern for marriage. Parents are to teach their children spiritual and moral values and to lead them, through consistent lifestyle example and loving discipline, to make choices based on biblical truth. Children are to honor and obey their parents.