Zach Riddiough

Zach is from Oostburg, Wisconsin, and moved to Charlotte to attend seminary in 2021. One year later, he and his wife Lexi became members at Uptown Church, and two years after that, they welcomed their daughter Emmaline. Zach and Lexi have continually grown in their love for Christ and His people in their years at Uptown.

Zach grew up in the church and came to personally understand the Gospel at age eleven. He immediately had a desire to be a pastor upon learning of God’s great love and mercy toward His people. After many years of wrestling with his sense of call to ministry, Zach fell in love with ministering to the people of Uptown Church as an intern. Zach and Lexi enjoy the deep, meaningful community that they have found at Uptown. 

Zach was ordained as a pastor at Uptown in 2026. He especially has a heart for pointing young men to Christ through evangelism, discipleship, and teaching as they navigate the challenges and questions of this life.