Pastor Sam started serving as pastor at Pleasant Ridge in May 2013. He has been in the ministry for over 40 years. Sam has served as a hospice chaplain and enjoyed working in youth baseball as an umpire. He is an avid GA Bulldog fan and enjoys spending time with his wife and family. Pastor Sam also finds time for fishing and woodworking.

He graduated from Georgia State University with bachelor’s degree in psychology and New Orleans Baptist Seminary with a Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees. 

Pastor Sam has a passion for his faith and a deep love for his family. He and Rhonda have been married since December 1979. They have three adult children and six grandchildren.

Angie Presnal
Worship Leader

Praying for a Leader
Children’s Director

David & Courtney Cole
Youth Directors

Greg Arnold
A/V Team Leader