Our Team

Pastor Zach Gryder 

Zach Gryder is passionate about telling people about Jesus and using his voice to build and encourage others toward Christ. Born in West Monroe, Louisiana, and raised in southwest Ouachita Parish, Zach developed an early love for adventure and the outdoors. At age 16, he experienced a life-changing relationship with Jesus that sparked a lifelong calling to ministry — a calling that has taken him around the world to share the gospel in Brazil, Nicaragua, Rwanda, China, Israel, and Australia. He carries a deep burden to see the gospel proclaimed among the nations.

Zach has served in full-time ministry since 2009. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Louisiana Monroe and a Master of Theological Studies from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Over the years, he has served as a traveling evangelist, youth pastor, next-generation leader, campus pastor, and executive teaching pastor. Today, he serves as the Lead Pastor of HighRidge Graham.

Zach’s greatest passion is helping people take their next step with Jesus and building a church rooted in biblical truth, authentic community, and mission. He and his family are deeply honored to serve the HighRidge Graham community and are committed to seeing lives changed by the power of the gospel.

Zach met his wife, Miranda, in high school. They married in 2010 and now have three children: Arrow, Day, and Isla. Above all his adventures and accomplishments, Zach says that marriage and raising their kids together rank at the top of what matters most in life.

Kyle Fischer

Associate Pastor
Email: kfischer@highridgegr.com

Mike & Martha Green

Groups Coordinators
Email: mgreen@highridgegr.com

Grace Nguyen

Worship Director
Email: gnguyen@highridgegr.com

Miranda Gryder

First Impressions  Coordinator
Email: mgryder@highridgegr.com

Ashleigh Kramer

Executive Director
Email: akramer@highridgegr.com

Jordan Farmer

Worship Coordinator
Email: jfarmer@highridgegr.com

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