Meet Our Team
JOSH ELLIFF
Lead Pastor
Jacqueline and I couldn't be more thrilled to plant River Church!
In 2020 God used Romans 15:20-21 to move my heart toward church planting. He used it to deepen the desire for the lost and to build a church-planting church. He grew a heart for a church with healthy DNA that would impact a culture in a consistent way. As I shared the vision with Jacqueline, God began to grow the vision in her heart as well. Together, we began to pray about where God might lead us.
Through scripture, mentors, prayer and study, God eventually led us to Colorado. As we studied the area and visited, we fell in love with Loveland, Colorado. Our desire is to plant a multiplying church in partnership with Colorado Baptists, NAMB, and the SBC to see a culture changed by the Gospel.
We can't wait to meet you, share life together, and grow to be more like Jesus together!
BRITTANY SMITH
Children's Director
We have a heart for building community and supporting entrepreneurial and artistic endeavors which we believe we will have in common with many young families in the area. We want people to know that true fulfillment and joy come from Christ alone and we look forward to loving and serving neighbors in Loveland, Colorado!
WILL EMERY
Associate Pastor
Hey, everyone! God graciously saved me at the age of 12 and called me into ministry at the age of 15. I am excited to serve as the Associate Pastor of River Church. I received a Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Ministry from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, a Master of Theological Studies from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and I am currently working on a Master of Divinity from Midwestern Seminary. In my free time, I enjoy drinking coffee, reading and playing golf.
ALEX PRICE
Student Resident
Hey everybody! My name is Alex Price, I’m 23 years old, and I’m the Youth Resident here at River Church. I journeyed to Northern Colorado all the way from the great bluegrass state, my old Kentucky home! I love building relationships with people and it’s that love for people and the desire to make Jesus known that brought me here to Northern Colorado. I want to reach, teach, and equip students to know Jesus and in turn make Him known at their schools and amongst their peers. This generation of students is more than the church of tomorrow, they are the church of today! I’m pumped to be here and I would love to meet you, so if you see me around, make sure you say hello!
GARRETT GREEN
Worship Leader
I am very excited about what God is doing through River Church. As an employee in Loveland I have ties to the area and care greatly about the work and mission being done in this area. I believe that River Church is bringing a fresh outlook on ministry to this area and I am very proud to be a part of it.