LEADERS

  • Lead PASTOR – ConnEr FORD

    Pastor Conner officially became the lead pastor of Go Church at the beginning of 2024, and He is excited to continue leading Go Church forward in it’s mission of connecting community with Christ. Conner lives in Ridgefield with His wife Caroline, and their 3 kids. While he is passionate about Christ and the Church, Conner also enjoys a good joke, and has been known for his sometimes cringeworthy use of dad jokes. Pastor Conner also enjoys fishing, hunting, and just about anything to do with eating as long as the food is good. In all seriousness, Conner strives to follow God’s calling on His life by whatever means necessary, and He does not lead the church forward without first seeking the leadership of His Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

  • YOUTH Pastor – JAMES HEBERLING

    James was raised in a Christian home, but soon ventured off to do what he wanted with his life. In college, Jesus got a hold of him with a clear wake up call which led him down a path of growth until he was ready to lead student ministry. James is excited to be a part of what God is doing in Ridgefield by using his experience as a High School teacher to lead the students of Go Church to walk with Jesus. He has four wonderful daughters and spends every waking moment he can with them and his wonderful wife Jess.

  • Associate Pastor - bill edenS

    Over the past 25 years, Bill has served as an adult bible teacher and elder at Bethany Baptist Church in Oregon. Sensing a new ‘assignment’, Bill and Vicki moved to Ridgefield in 2021 where they attended Go Church and felt called to join God’s work there. In 2023, Bill was ordained as a Pastor/Elder at Go Church, and he is excited and ready to serve this congregation in whatever way God directs him. When he is not working, Bill can be found in his study or with his headphones on listening to bible podcasts and/or doing biblical word studies in Greek or Hebrew for ‘fun’. He also loves to create beauty in the yard or getting out for a hike or a camping trip in the RV. Family time is important for ‘Pops’, who is a grandfather who loves the role - especially when it involves building a grand fort in the living room! Lastly, Bill is a self-described ‘foodie’ who often tells his wife that she has cooked his ‘favorite’ meal, and he really means it.

  • Women's Ministry Director – Vicki Edens

    The fourth daughter of a PNW pastor, Vicki learned early in life that serving God through His church was essential and simply a part of life for the believer in Christ. She played on worship team for 20 years, served as Office Manager, Treasurer, and was the unofficial ‘interior designer’ for their church in Bethany, Oregon. Vicki and her husband Bill landed in Ridgefield in 2021 to be closer to his work, and quickly fell in love with Go Church and began to find ways to serve through hosting bible studies and small groups in their home. Connecting women with women through bible study, discipleship, serving and loving one another is how she hopes to help women grow in faith and in knowledge of God’s Word. When she is not working, Vicki is either decorating/designing, baking sourdough bread, planning upcoming camping trips, or conspiring new ways to gather her adult children and her precious grandchildren for a home-cooked meal.

  • Children’s Ministry Directors – JOE & JESSICA NELSON

    Joe and Jessica moved to Ridgefield in 2019, and have been at Go Church Ridgefield for 5 years. Both Joe and Jessica grew up in Oregon, and attended Oregon State University. They are passionate about encouraging each child to foster a personal relationship with the Lord, and share the love of Christ with others. Joe and Jessica have three children, Parker, Payten and Colton. They are also expecting their fourth kid this winter! Joe is also a Forester in the PNW. In their spare time, you might find them coaching and playing soccer, homeschooling their older two girls, adventuring to central Oregon, enjoying new board games, or spending time with friends and family.