WHO WE ARE
Our Ministry Team
Please click or tap the pictures below for a bit of background information about our pastors and deacons.
Pastors
Brandon has a Master of Divinity from Michigan Theological Seminary and became the Senior Pastor at Riverside in 2015. As the Senior Pastor, Brandon preaches most Sunday mornings and oversees the church's discussion groups, discipleship groups and gospel outreach ministries.
He is thankful for every opportunity to teach the Bible and preach the good news of Jesus Christ. He considers it a privilege to serve with his wife Emily among a church community marked by love and grace.
Brandon Taylor
Nate joined us as Youth Pastor in 2018 after graduating from Heritage College and Seminary with a Bachelor of Theology - Pastoral. In addition to directing the youth ministry and occasional preaching on Sunday mornings, Nate manages the worship ministry team, online ministry, and regular office administration.
He appreciates serving on the music team with his wife Brittany and enjoys seeing students fully integrated into the life of the church. Nate also loves being able to lead one of our multi-generational small groups.
Nate McGuire
Deacons
Derrick enjoys belonging at Riverside alongside his wife Amanda and faithfully serves as the Chairman of the Deacons Board.
He appreciates the fellowship of the family of believers at Riverside and loves being on the tech team Sunday mornings where he can help make sure everyone can worship together - including our shut-ins at home.
Derrick Liszewski
As part of his role on the Deacons Board, Deon oversees the upkeep and maintenance of our building and property. He is thankful for the many years he has spent here, and the way Riverside has remained unified through difficult seasons in years past.
Considering Riverside to be family in the truest sense, Deon and his wife Donna joyfully give their time and energy freely to serve their brothers and sisters in Christ.
Deon Jackson
After growing up at Riverside, Bill Jr. is thankful to be able to serve the church as a deacon. Bill's role includes a specific focus on hospitality which is a ministry passion he shares with his wife Janelle.
He loves getting to know all his brothers and sisters in Christ and finds great joy in the fact that Riverside really does feel like a caring family.
Bill Duncan, Jr.
Brian's wife Teri-Lynn grew up as part of our church and now Brian also happily calls Riverside home. He appreciates the way our church members respect each other's differences and is thankful for the willingness of our seniors to share their wisdom and experience.
As part of his role Brian directs the church's fellowship events where he loves seeing people connect and watching church members become true friends.
Brian Conlon
Glenn has faithfully served as a deacon at Riverside for many years and currently leads our Sunday Morning Welcome Team. He is thankful for the mutual love and support shared in this church and remembers fondly the care his own family received over the years.
Glenn continues to marvel at how the Lord brought together this body of believers and loves to help others discover and use their gifts.