Church Council

Eric Hammen

Caleb Waldrop

Blake LaRussa

Chad White

Dave Velloney

Jeff Benson

Rusty Bailey
Senior Staff

Eric Hammen

Caleb Waldrop
Blake LaRussa
LaGaye MacDowall
Sue Hilton
Summer Michaelson
Staff
Dave Bower
Rachel Filippone
Jack Hannon
Larry Harrington
Mandy Helvig
Bryan LaRussa
Corie LaRussa
Gina McCartney
Jacob McDonough
Michael Phillips
Jennifer Steinwand
Chase Rice
Brandon Thompson
Katie Tucker
Heather Vanderford
Our Structure
Big Picture: River Oak Church is a Council-Led, Congregational Church
How we are Council-Led:
River Oak Church is considered a “Council-Led” church because elected members of the Church Council, who function as Elders/Overseers/Pastors, lead the congregation by teaching, shepherding, equipping, and establishing vision and direction for the church. The Church Council currently includes our three lead pastors as well as four elected laypersons.
How are we Congregational:
River Oak Church is a congregational church because our members are responsible for voting on items such as the annual budget, election of church officers (including Church Council), amendments to the church’s Constitution or Bylaws, and the call or removal of pastoral staff.
Leadership Structure
Congregation
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Church Council
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Lead Pastors
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Senior Staff