Leadership

Brian has been the lead pastor at Rivertree since August 2012.  He and Donna have been married (to each other) for 40 years. They have 3 adult children and two daughters-in-law, one son-in-law, four granddaughters,  and two grandsons. Brian enjoys stories (listening to them and telling them), movies, comics and theology (not necessarily in that order). He loves Jesus and his heart is to see the Church become a healthy, relational outpost of heaven here on the earth. Brian's influences include Therese de Lisieux,  C.S. Lewis, Scot McKnight, Kristin Kobes du Mez, Greg Boyd, Stanley Hauerwas, Doctor Who and Jonathan Goldstein. If you are around RV very long you'll hear him say, "a belief without a practice is just wishful thinking."

Jason has served Rivertree as our worship pastor since June of 2015. He and Nicole married in 2000 and they parent 3 amazing children along with a little rescue pup. Jason has served on staff with churches since the late 90’s, pastoring in worship and creative arts. He is a 2008 graduate of the Vineyard Leadership Institute and served with a few church plants in both Georgia and North Carolina. Jason loves songwriting, especially with the local church expression. In the Fall of 2018 he co-wrote the song “Be Still” with Casey Corum at a writer’s retreat. It was later picked up by Vineyard Worship and released on 3 different worship projects the following year. He values the gut-wrenchingly sad songs of real life, heartfelt laments, as well as the fist-pumping, shouting anthems of joy and celebration. He loves good food and conversation with friends new and old… especially if music-making is involved. Most of all he loves Jesus, family, community and how the gospel and the kindness of Jesus make all of these beautiful treasures in life even that much better.

Grant joined our team in January of 2016.  He leads our youth team working with our middle and high school students.  Grant was born and raised in North Carolina and married his wife Trilby in 2018, two decades after becoming best friends at six years old.  Grant and Trilby have two boys at home, Henry and Cooper, and a daughter, River.  In 2013, Grant received his BA in Human Service Studies from Elon University and has since worked as a social worker in schools, group homes, and community outreach organizations. Grant grew up attending a Vineyard church, and he deeply values the building of community and relationships with youth and families. Grant loves to landscape, go fishing, and to spend time on the porch with as many people as can fit.  He is passionate about listening to the Spirit and walking alongside young people and families as they navigate through the hardships and celebrations that life brings.

Elder & Church Admin

Rashidah is involved in missions, our preaching team and works with our staff as our Admin.

Elder,  Treasurer

Larry is involved in just about every area of ministry, has a gift of wisdom and he's usually the first person to greet you when you come to Rivertree.

Elder

Kim is one of our primary worship leaders, is on the preaching team and is involved in our women's ministry.

Elder

Roger leads our OneWake team with his wife, Gretchen and he's involved from coffee to to the media team.

Elder

Bill is very involved in people care, leading our monthly hiking group, ministry prayer and is always ready to help.