Here's where you get to know the team at The River. Of course it's just a snapshot so you'll have to stop in and meet us in person. We can't wait to meet you!
PASTORS TOM AND RHONDA MILLER, Interim Pastor
Tom and Rhonda Miller are both Assemblies of God ministers. Tom served as lead Pastor in Superior, Wisconsin for 13 years and Youth Pastor for 5 years before that.
Rhonda served for many years in a variety of capacities at Central Assembly, including Administration Assistant and Bookkeeper. They have attended the River Church since retiring at the end of 2021.
They have six children between them, 15 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter. In retirement, they fill pulpits and serve in interim ministry. They enjoy golf, leading Bible studies and have a heart for the local church.
PASTOR DAN & NATALIE BRADY
Pastor Dan & his wife Natalie joined The River Church staff in April of 2023. Dan serves as the Youth & Young Adult Pastor. His desire is to see the youth of this generation grab onto the real things of Jesus. To have Jesus be a reality in their everyday lives. His heart is to raise disciples and help make soldiers for the kingdom. Since starting, he has seen the ministry begin to grow and thrive as the Lord is doing a mighty work. Dan and Natalie find joy in spending time with their amazing, fun and joyful daughters Amelia and Ellaria, and going on adventures together.
PASTOR BRENDA REICH
STEVE REICH
Pastor Brenda serves as our Women’s Pastor and wears many other hats to keep The River Church functioning! Steve serves as the Men’s Ministry leader and church treasurer. They enjoy traveling, spending time with their grandchildren, and exploring new restaurants in the Twin Ports!
PASTOR ROLLAND & LINDA FERRELL
Pastor Rolland and his wife Linda have been attending The River Church since 2007. He began serving on the board in 2008 and now serves as the Facilities Pastor. He is also a Chaplain at Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge and finds much joy in being a dad to 7 children, grandfather to 13 grandkids and a great-grandfather to 5 great-grandkids. His family loves camping and serving in ministry together.
PASTOR CHRIS & ROSIE PARSONS
Chris and his wife Rosie love to serve the Lord and support the church. They have been married since 2017 and have 4 children together. Chris’ passion for music and worship started when he was attending youth group, and he has continued to grow in his gifts and passion since then! He has served as the Worship Pastor since 2023. Chris believes that excellence in music is important, but he is even more passionate about cultivating a love for the Lord and heart for worship in members of his team. He sees that The River Church is full of people who have a heart to worship God! The core value that guides Chris in his ministry is “planning for the spontaneous moment.” He loves to help everyone in the church grow in their worship of Jesus.