Dr. Bradley Johnson
Senior Pastor
Pastor Bradley serves as Senior Pastor of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. He was raised in a Christian home and trusted Jesus as his Lord and Savior at age twelve. After graduating high school, he worked in the family agriculture business until the Lord redirected his path. In 2002, Bradley married Kelly, and the Lord has blessed them with four children.
Pastor Bradley has served churches in Taylorsville,, Youngsville, and Leicester, NC, before arriving at Pleasant Ridge this March. He is a graduate of Fruitland Baptist Bible College (AA Religion and Church Ministries) and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (BA Biblical Studies; MA Biblical Languages; Doctor of Ministry).
Sharing the Gospel and helping believers grow in their walk with Jesus is the heartbeat of Bradley’s ministry. He is passionate about helping others understand and cultivate a hunger for God’s Word, so they may grow in their love for the Lord and others.
Pastor Bradley has served churches in Taylorsville,, Youngsville, and Leicester, NC, before arriving at Pleasant Ridge this March. He is a graduate of Fruitland Baptist Bible College (AA Religion and Church Ministries) and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (BA Biblical Studies; MA Biblical Languages; Doctor of Ministry).
Sharing the Gospel and helping believers grow in their walk with Jesus is the heartbeat of Bradley’s ministry. He is passionate about helping others understand and cultivate a hunger for God’s Word, so they may grow in their love for the Lord and others.
Rev. Keith Burkhart
Pastor of Music & Youth
Pastor Keith came to PRBC in May, 2013 as their Student Pastor and then in 2019 took on the role as Music Pastor. In September, 2024, Pastor Keith took on the role as Pastor of Music & Youth. Before serving at PRBC, Pastor Keith has served as a Youth and/or Music Pastor at churches in Morganton, NC and Goldsboro, NC.
Pastor Keith holds a BA in Biblical Studies with a minor in Church Music from The College at Southeastern as well as a Master of Divinity in Worship Leadership from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Pastor Keith is married to his wonderful wife, Amanda, and they have two children - Zeb and Georgia.
Pastor Keith holds a BA in Biblical Studies with a minor in Church Music from The College at Southeastern as well as a Master of Divinity in Worship Leadership from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Pastor Keith is married to his wonderful wife, Amanda, and they have two children - Zeb and Georgia.
Amber Peterson, Alisha Houk, Rhonda Epley
Children's Ministry Coordinators
PRBC has a thriving Children's Ministry. Our outstanding volunteer team strives to make each lesson, game, outing, and service project Christ centered. Please visit our Children's Ministry page for more details.
Mrs. Katie Christian
Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Katie has served as our Administrative Assistant since August, 2024. She is married to her husband, Jesse, and has two teenage sons.
Mrs. Connie Grissom
Housekeeping
Mrs. Connie has faithfully served Jesus at PRBC in this position since 1998.
Adam & Jillian Maney
Nursery & PreK Directors
Adam & Jillian have faithfully served in this volunteer position since 2015. They have two sons, Ryan and Grayson.