Pastor James Ritchey

A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Pastor Ritchey is a graduate of Mississippi College (2014) and Reformed Theological Seminary (2018). He has served as a students and families assistant at First Presbyterian Church in Jackson, MS, Director of Youth Ministry at First Presbyterian Church in Pooler, GA and Pastoral Intern at Holy Trinity Presbyterian Church in Tampa, Florida. Before becoming pastor of River City, Pastor Ritchey previously served as Associate Pastor at River City, alongside founding Pastor Howard Wheeler. James and his wife Missy were married in 2017 and have three children. They enjoy hiking, traveling, reading and visiting museums. James is also currently pursuing a Master of Theology (M.Th.) through Edinburgh Theological Seminary and the University of Glasgow. Pastor Ritchey also contributes to the Heidelblog, and you can read some of his articles here.

Contact him by email at jamesritchey28@gmail.com.