Meet Our Minister
A native of eastern North Carolina,
Dr. Rick McDuffie has been our minister since February of
2001. Rick holds a B.A. in Religion and Philosophy
from Campbell University
(1977). After graduating from Campbell, he earned the Master of Divinity (1981) and
Doctor of
Ministry (1985) degrees from Southeastern
Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC. During
his 25 years of ministry, has served churches in the two Carolinas
and Georgia.
Rick was
pastor of the First Baptist Church
of Dunn, NC from 1991-1997, and also
taught as an adjunct professor in the Religion Department at
Campbell University during this time. Due to upheaval in the denomination of his
birth, Rick chose to study the Presbyterian way, take the Standard
Ordination Exams (at 46 years old, and more than 15 years after his
last seminary class!) and become a Presbyterian minister. Though
he still cherishes his Baptist roots, Rick has found a warm
welcome in the Presbyterian Church (USA) and at Center Ridge.
"It's a great place to be!," he says.
Rick and his wife Debbie are pictured below with their 3 daughters
(L-R) Sarah, Faith and Catherine.
Debbie,
who assists Rick in his work, taught public school in Harnett and
Johnston Counties for many years. The McDuffies live on 6 acres
of land and enjoy family activities, the country life and music.
Rick is also pastor at Oak Grove Presbyterian Church, which has a
"yoked" relationship with Center Ridge.
You can email our minister at rick@portbridge.com