OUR LEADERSHIP
Lead Pastor
Steve is the husband to the most patient woman in the world and father of six awesome kids. He and his wife Melissa moved to Cookeville in 2001 to start The River and love seeing God change people's lives. When Steve is not pastoring he enjoys hanging out with friends and family, camping, and coaching soccer.
PASTORS & DIRECTORS
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TJ OVERSTREET
Executive Pastor
ETHAN BOHANNON
Worship Pastor
ETHAN WOODS
Creative Arts Director
ALEX FISHER
College and Young Adult Pastor
JIM FOX
Student Pastor
HEATHER MCAFEE
Missions Director
NATHAN STRONG
Children’s Pastor
PAUL STOUDER
Connections Director
DEAN MCKENZIE
Marriage and Life Group Pastor
MINISTRY LEADERS AND SUPPORT STAFF
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CARISA TURNER
Executive Administrative Assistant
CINDY WILSON
Lead Pastor’s Assistant and Prayer
BETH HERREN
Middle School Coordinator
ERIKA BLAIR
Pre-School Coordinator
LINWOOD HEIRONIMUS
Reception, 55+ Ministry Coordinator, & Care Ministry Pastor
ELIJAH SAYRE
Missions Ministry Assistant
DEVIN MCCRACKEN
Audio Engineer
MISTY MEADOWS
River Kids Ministry Assistant
LAURA RICCI
River Kids Programming Assistant
MAKAYLA COLE
River Kids Childcare Assistant
CHRIS RICCI
Student Intern
CJ KILGORE
College Intern
LYDIA TIEBOUT
College Intern
TRACIE SIMMONS
Hospitality Coordinator
REESE GIODARNO
Resident Intern
JAMES PATTON
Facilities Supervisor and Restored Ministries Coordinator
BRYANNA LEMANSKI
Facilities