WHO WE ARE
LEADERSHIP
The purposes of the Church are accomplished through the oversight of a plurality of local Elders (pastors) that God appoints over each local church. Elders are called to protect the church with watchful attention, feed the church by teaching the word of God, and lead the church by equipping people for ministry. Each Elder will lead in different ways and different areas, but will share authority and oversight over the church.
Acts 20:28 - Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood.
Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood.
1 Peter 5:2-3 - Shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly; not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples
to the flock.
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DWIGHT EVANS
RIVER KIDS DIRECTOR
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dwight@riverchurch.com
CHURCH ELDERS
Chris retired from the Navy in 2011 after 26 years of service. He and his wife Leigh Anne have lived all over the country but are both originally from North Carolina. They have been married since 1989 and have two daughters, Caitlin and Madison. Chris is now a Realtor with Carolina One Real Estate.
DAVID KITE​
ELDER
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david@riverchurch.com
David, originally from Texas, and his wife Hunter moved to Charleston in 2008. After several years teaching and coaching golf, he now works full time with River Church. He is also currently enrolled at Columbia Biblical Seminary. David and Hunter have two daughters, Adaya and Princess.
Don has been in Charleston since moving from Aynor, SC to study at the College of Charleston. After several years interning with the Baptist Collegiate Ministries on campus at CofC, he moved into non-profit work. Don is currently the Director of Development at Windwood Family Services. He has been married to his wife Molly since 2015.
STEVE VAUGHN
ELDER
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steve@riverchurch.com
Steve moved to Charleston from Georgia in 2009 to be a part of River Church. He is now a Realtor with Carolina One Real Estate.