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Our Lay Leadersip

Church Board Officers

The ministry and administrative life of our congregation is governed by the members of the church (we call them “lay leaders”). Five officers are elected by the congregation each year who serve on the General Board along with several ministry team leaders.

 

Our officers for 2025 are:

  • Lisa Varon, Chair of the Board and President of the Congregation

  • Chelsea Griffith, Vice Chair

  • Sheree Eddie, Treasurer

  • Karen Adams, Financial Secretary

  • Arwen Freer, Recording Secretary

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Elders

Our Elders are responsible for nurturing the spiritual health of the congregation. They also serve as a liaison between the congregation and the pastoral staff, and they serve as “ministers” to the pastor.

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Our Elders are:​

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  • Jessica Griffith

  • Lisa Varon

  • Marilyn Mastin

  • Julie McNeil

  • Karen Adams

  • Jack Richardson

  • Barbara London

  • Collin Markum

  • Tony Newman

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Deacons

Our Deacons are responsible for serving in key ministry leadership roles across the life of the congregation.

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The MISSION of Riverside Avenue Christian Church is to be and to share the GOOD NEWS of Jesus Christ,
WITNESSING, LOVING, & SERVING from our doorsteps "to the ends of the Earth." (Acts 1:8)

RIVERSIDE AVENUE CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) 2841 RIVERSIDE AVE, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32205
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