
Deborah has been attending The River since May 2014 and joined our staff team in September 2016 as our Children's Ministry Assistant. As Deborah became more integrated into the staff team, we identified many areas where her interests and passions met the needs of the broader team and organization. From 2018 - 2025 she served as the Ministry Operations Associate, directing her love for people, systems, and processes towards the shifting needs of our church and team. Deborah loves seeing people find places of connection and belonging within our church community, and has helped coordinate our small groups, River 101 Class, and Partnership (membership) process.
In the second half of 2025, Deborah turned her focus back to her heart's great joy, our youngest community members! As our Children's Ministry Director, she is excited to partner with parents and our fabulous Kids' Community volunteers to help children know and experience the love of Jesus.
In her free time, Deborah enjoys trying out new recipes, hiking, and playing games with her husband Chris. She also loves her role as mom to Abby, who joined their family in December 2024.