RIVERGATE IS ELDER-LED
Rivergate is an apostolically and prophetically Elder-led community of Jesus lovers. We have a Lead Elder, considered a first among equals, but the spirit and function of eldership is held by all of the Elders.
Elders provide oversight by establishing, living, and spreading the mission, vision, and values among the Rivergate community and doing what we can to ensure that all ministries and activities personify them. In this way, we create and steward Rivergate culture.
There are currently two support teams that serve as arms, or branches, of the Elder team: The Watchmen and The Board of Directors. The Elders, Watchmen, and Board all comprise what is called the “Collective Council.” All major decisions, constitutional changes, and other critical components of RG life are processed among the Collective Council as a whole.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors serves Rivergate partners, ministries, and mission as directed by the Elders, through the faithful stewardship of Rivergate's assets. This includes managing resources with a firm reliance on the Holy Spirit’s leading and with wholeness found by operating in faith and wisdom.
From left to right: Matt Brown, Chris Liotta, Courtney Cannon, Don Montgomery
WATCHMEN
The Watchmen serve by processing ideas, insights, plans, dreams, or whatever else is needed through a prophetic and prayerful gift and lens. They are lead intercessors, taking the needs of Rivergate to the throne, performing prophetic acts, and engaging in conquering prayer on our behalf.
Back row, left to right: Alex Liotta, Nancy Eaker, Shane Cannon, Vita Roth. Front row, left to right: Kim Johnson, Patsy Chmelar