Who We Are

Situated at the centre of the town of Plympton, on the outskirts of the city of Plymouth, Ridgeway Methodist Church is an active, growing, Bible-based church with a welcome for all ages and a heart for it's community.

Our Vision

Jesus asks us to love God and to love each other – this call to love needs to form the basis of every aspect of our lives as believers. Wherever God leads us we will journey together, keeping Jesus at the centre.

Our Minister

Reverend Andy Chislett-McDonald

Andy is not only our minister but also the Superintendent Minister of the Plymouth and Devonport Methodist Circuit.

Andy is married to Ruth, his wife who he met at college. They have two adult children; Simon, who is a nuclear physicist, and Charis, who is a science teacher in the United Arab Emirates.

Andy became a Christian in his teens and after school and further education He served for a decade in The Royal Air Force.

His interests range from cooking, reading, football and long-distance walking with him completing the Camino de Santiago across Europe.

Andy leads our 6:30pm Sunday Evening Bible Studies which have looked at topics such as, The Holy Spirit, Worshipfulness and Holiness to name a few. Andy also leads our monthly Holy Communion service and other 10:30am Sunday service when he is no preaching elsewhere in the Circuit.

Andy has a love for scripture and gives insight, knowledge and clarity to the Bible when preaching; and if He can find a way to make reference to his beloved Arsenal Football Club whilst doing it He will!!

"If I were to describe my ministry it would be as a preacher, teacher and pastor. I love Jesus and I love the Holy Bible and sharing both with as many people as possible!"

~ Reverend Andy Chislett-McDonald

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