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River Bend Baptist Church | ||||||||||||
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| John began serving as pastor in 2000. He has served in churches in Texas and Louisiana. John's degrees are from Howard Payne University and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. His hobbies include hunting and activities with his wife, Diane, and two sons, Justin and Michael. JCrowe@RiverBendBC.org | |||||||||||||
| Lin Dismuke, Children's Ministry | |||||||||||||
| Lin has been a part of River Bend Baptist Church since 2000. She directs the Children’s Ministry. Lin has a degree from Santa Fe College in Florida and has been involved with Bible Study Fellowship since 1985. She enjoys time with her husband, Keith, children, and grandchildren. LDismuke@RiverBendBC.org | |||||||||||||
| Todd Melton, Minister of Education & Worship | |||||||||||||
| Todd joined the River Bend team as Minister of Education and Worship in 2003 after serving in churches throughout Texas. He received degrees from Howard Payne University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Todd enjoys sports and spending time with his wife, Kayla, and daughters, Katy and Kourtney. TMelton@RiverBendBC.org | |||||||||||||
| Russell Walje, Minister of Youth | |||||||||||||
Russell recently accepted the role of student minister at River Bend Baptist Church in 2008. His last ministry position was at Farmington First Baptist Church in Missouri. He has an undergraduate degree in Religious Education / youth from Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri. He also has a Master degree in Religious Education from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri. Russell enjoys all types of sports including rappelling. His greatest joy is spending time with his wife, Kirsten, and his children, Ethan and Lexi. RWalje@RiverBendBC.org | |||||||||||||
| Gail Blair, Finance | |||||||||||||
| Gail is a vital part of the church staff. Although she is a volunteer, her duties are essential. Serving as the Treasurer of RBBC, she oversees all the finances of the church and budgeting process. Gail joined the church in 2003 as a retired oil-industry CPA. Her hobbies are her therapy dobermans - Gabby and Joey - and gardening. GBlair@RiverBendBC.org | |||||||||||||
| Debbie Binns, Administration | |||||||||||||
| Debbie serves as part of the administrative staff of River Bend. She assists with financial matters and other information. If you need information about youth events or need to schedule meetings or activities, contact Debbie in the church office or e-mail DBinns@RiverBendBC.org. | |||||||||||||
| Cindy Haas, Administration | |||||||||||||
| Cindy serves has been a part of the administrative staff of River Bend since November of 2006. If you need to place an article in the bulletin or newsletter, schedule meetings or activities, or any other administrative matters, contact Cindy in the church office or e-mail CHaas@RiverBendBC.org. | |||||||||||||
Debbie McCaghren,Extended Session Coordinator |
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| Debbie is a charter member of RBBC. She and her husband, Marty, have been teachers in the Babies class since that time. She has been a preschool teacher for 19 years. At RBBC, Debbie's volunteer position responsibilities include the scheduling of our volunteers for extended session on Sunday mornings. If you would like to volunteer with our preschoolers on Sunday morning, please contact her. Debbie loves photography and reading and has three grown children. DMcCaghren@RiverBendBC.org | |||||||||||||