Our Team

Meet Our Pastor

Aaron has been serving at The River since its founding in 1992 and has been involved in virtually every ministry from cleaning, media and music to youth. He became Lead Pastor in 2018 as his father retired from the pulpit. He has a heart for this community and for this generation to come to know Jesus. Aaron serves alongside the best support team, his family, who are all involved at The River. In his spare time, he enjoys classic cars, old movies, and game nights with his family. 
Pictured: (l to r) Hayden, Londin, Julia, Brooklyn, Aaron, and Preston Minick

Our Team

Aaron Minick

Aaron Minick

Lead Pastor

 Favorite cartoon growing up?

The new Scooby Doo Movies (1971-72 hour-long series), Tom and Jerry, and Droopy

Favorite food?

BBQ

Favorite scripture?

Colossians 3:1-4

Julia Minick

Julia Minick

✉️ juliaannminick@gmail.com

🖥 https://juliaminick.com/

Favorite cartoon growing up?

Strawberry Shortcake, Rainbow Brite, Dumbo and Care Bears (I couldn’t pick just one! Ha!)

Favorite food?

Seafood

Favorite scripture?

Psalm 23

Pastor Johnny Minick

Pastor Johnny Minick

Founding Pastor

🖥 https://www.johnnyminick.com/

Favorite cartoon growing up?

Ruff & Ready

Favorite food?

Italian

Favorite scripture?

Revelation 21

Ron Hemby

Ron Hemby

Worship Leader

Favorite cartoon growing up?

Road Runner

Favorite food?

A big ole juicy steak

Favorite scripture? 

Psalms 91:1

Kathie Lewellen

Kathie Lewellen

River Kids Parents Day Out Director | Kids Program Director

Hayden Minick

Hayden Minick

Media Director & Worship Assistant

Favorite cartoon growing up? 

Space Ghost

Favorite food? 

Dorito Casserole

Favorite scripture?  

Proverbs 4:6-7