SENIOR PASTOR MCAG // RALPH ETHARIDGE

Pastor Ralph E. Etharidge is a visionary leader who was called to ministry at the age of 14.  Born in Madera, California, Pastor Etharidge ministers through the gifts of the Spirit, such as healing, prophecy and interpretation.

His greatest spiritual influences were his mother, Odessa Taylor-Etharidge who became a ‘spiritual’ alarm clock for her eight children.  He recalls waking up each morning to the sound of his mother praying in the Spirit.  He credits as well, Pastor Jerry Burns, who mentored him by the power of God to preach and teach the Word.

Today, Ralph Etharidge is Sr. Pastor of Calvary Assembly of God, located in Merced, California. The church has a broad range of ministries including Seniors, Men, Women, Young Adults, College, Youth, Children and Nursery, as well as Prison, Food and outdoor ministries. 

Pastor Etharidge also hosts Calvary Assembly of God's television broadcast which reaches thousands in the Central Valley.  He is also the Founder of Four Corners Outreach Ministries whose mission is to take the Word of God into the prisons and to the streets.

With a tremendous desire to reach the lost, the foundation for his family was set long ago.  Their determination to boldly minister the Word in areas most would not go has been a great success giving all Glory to the Lord for His direction.

Pastor Etharidge is married to Cynthia “Cathy” Etharidge who has ministered at his side by preaching and teaching the Word, singing and playing piano for almost 40 years.  His two daughters, Demetria and Aletha have been serving in ministry with them from birth by singing, playing the bass guitar, drums, piano and acoustic guitar.