Brian is a graduate of Oklahoma Baptist University with a B.A. in History, of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity degree and is presently working on a Doctor of Ministry degree at Knox Theological Seminary. Brian began at Riverside in 1987 and became Senior Pastor in 1990. He and Beth, married since 1987, have six children ranging from 9 to 17 years of age. Beth is a graduate of Texas Christian University with a B.A. in Marketing and Design. She spends most of her days caring for her family and home educating all six kids. Beth enjoys cooking while Brian’s interests include reading, playing golf with his five sons, and watching his daughter play soccer.

Adam serves as a pastor at Riverside. He oversees the worship ministry, youth & parents, singles, and serves in various teaching and preaching duties. Adam holds a B.S. degree from The Citadel and a Masters of Divinity degree from Knox Theological Seminary. Adam and Nikki have been married for 9 years and have two children.

Michael has served at RCF in several different capacities since 1995. He has a degree in Biblical Counseling but in recent years has thoroughly enjoyed serving RCF as Church Administrator with special emphasis on facility and property management. Michael has been married to Rebecca for thirty years; she loves working with children and is currently serving as RCF’s Nursery Director. They have two children, Nicole Rebekah Greenfield (who attends RCF and is married to Adam Greenfield) and Philip Michael Rizzuti (who is married and lives in Buffalo New York). Michael’s interest includes motorcycles and playing drums. Both Michael and Rebecca enjoy being grandparents.

Mary Ann has served as director of Friendship Center since 1993. Her ministry is to single moms and families in need. She oversees the Food Pantry, Thrift Store and whatever needs a single mom may experience. Mary Ann and her husband JK lead a home group which they believe has brought great richness to their lives. While never slowing down, Mary Ann and JK are grateful for the opportunities the Lord has given them in their later years.

Linda came on staff at Friendship Center in April of 1997 after assisting in various ways for several years. Working with Riverside’s single moms is a major part of Linda’s ministry and includes Wednesday evening classes, coordinating summer camp for school age children, problem solving, encouragement, and prayer. Other responsibilities include helping at the Thrift Store, the Food Pantry, the Lord’s Dinner (Thanksgiving), and Angel Tree (Christmas). Linda enjoys spending time with her family and is a grandmother of six.