Leadership

Founding Pastor

Pastor Francis Frangipane

Francis Frangipane (wife Denise) is the founding pastor of River of Life Ministries. Francis continues to serve this ministry by being a mentor to Lead Pastor Steve Irwin and a spiritual advisor to the Pastors, Elders and Deacons.

Email: francis1@frangipane.org

 

Pastoral Staff

 

Pastor Steve Irwin, Lead Pastor

Steve Irwin (wife Ginnie) is the Lead Pastor of River of Life Ministries. Steve has direct oversight of the leadership team and staff at ROL. He directs the operations of the church and is responsible to give and maintain the vision and direction of River of Life

Email: sirwin@riveroflife.org

 

 

Pastor Zach Blickens, Worship Pastor & Youth Pastor

Zach Blickens (wife Sarah) oversees the Worship Ministry at ROL by providing appropriate training and resources for worship throughout the church – he is responsible to support and encourage worshippers as they strive to worship Jesus with freedom and excellence. Zach also oversees the ROL Youth and College ministries – he is responsible to provide direction and guidance for this area of ministry, with the goal of developing passionate young followers of Christ.

Email: zblickens@riveroflife.org

 

Brandon Eales, Associate Youth pastor

Brandon Eales (wife Nicole) directly manages the Youth and College Ministries at River of Life. Brandon is responsible to raise up ministry leaders who will develop strong personal relationships with our young people, mentoring them and encouraging them to pursue Jesus and become passionate followers of Christ.

Email: beales@riveroflife.org

 

Pastor Brian Fink, Adult Pastor

Brian Fink (wife Kelly) is responsible for developing ministries leaders that will assist in the pastoral care of the adult population of our church. His goal is to raise up disciples of Jesus who carry a passion to take as many people to Heaven in as Christlike a condition as possible.

Email: bfink@riveroflife.org

 

Linda Ferry, Children’s Ministry Coordinator

Linda Ferry (husband Tim), is the Children’s Ministry Coordinator of River of Life. She is responsible to develop and train leaders who will teach, encourage and train our children in biblical truth, instilling in them a desire to follow Jesus and live Christlike lives. She is also responsible to find imaginative ways to use our Children's facility to minister to families with children.

Email: lferry@riveroflife.org

  
DISCIPLESHIP GROUPS.  Discipleship groups are focused specifically on helping you grow in your relationship with Christ, with a strong emphasis on inter-personal relationships and accountability within a biblical context. EQUIPPING GROUPS.  Equipping Groups are designed to help train and prepare you to fulfill your calling in God.  These groups have a strong focus on teaching, discussion, and practical application. WELLNESS GROUPS.  Wellness Groups are designed to help you find physical, mental, and emotional healing and wholeness through the compassion and power of Jesus Christ. MINISTRY GROUPS. Ministry Groups provide opportunities to exercise your gifts and passions by serving in various capacities at River of Life.