Meet the Staff

  • Sean Best

    PASTOR OF SHEPHERDING

    Sean recently joined our team as our shepherding pastor in November 2023. He is tasked with the church's primary theological oversight and shepherding. He leads teaching, safeguards the pulpit, aligns mission, and shepherds our church family.

    He married Jess in December 2018, and they had their first child, Shepherd, in February 2024. Sean loves watching movies with his wife, playing with his dog, hanging out with friends, studying theology, and cooking delicious meals for people.

  • Daniel Carroll

    PASTOR OF MINISTRIES

    Daniel joined our team as our ministries pastor in September 2021. He is tasked with overseeing and supporting the day-to-day ministry of the church. He leads the Coordinators, synthesizes the mission & vision, and supports the health of our church family.

    He married his wife, Sarah, in March 2023. Daniel enjoys spending time with his wife, learning new hobbies, taking road trips, and biking.

  • Jon Perkins

    LAY PASTOR | CHURCH PLANTING RESIDENT

    Jon joined our team as an elder in October 2022 and our church planting resident in March 2023. He is tasked with the spiritual oversight of the church as a whole and preparing to plant a new church in the Utah area.

    He is married to his wife, Becky, in May 2020. Jon enjoys losing to his wife in board games, fly fishing, dad jokes, drinking coffee, and conversations with strangers.

  • Sarah Carroll

    RIVER KIDS COORDINATOR

    Sarah joined our team as our River Kids team in 2012. She oversees and supports the church's children's ministry.

    She married Daniel in March 2023. Sarah enjoys spending time with her husband, watching Christmas movies, teaching kids about Jesus, and going to the beach.

  • Ben Ratliff

    Intern

    Ben joined our team as an intern in August 2024. He is getting experience in every aspect of the church and helping with River Youth.

    He will graduate from Liberty University with a bachelor's degree in pastoral leadership in December. Ben is into music, sports, longboarding, and hanging out with friends.

Elder Team

  • Daniel Carroll

    PASTOR OF MINISTRIES

  • Jon Perkins

    LAY ELDER | CHURCH PLANTING RESIDENT

  • Ray Wilson

    LAY ELDER

  • Sean Best

    PASTOR OF SHEPHERDING