
Riverside Avenue Christian Church
DISCIPLES OF CHRIST
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:
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Lisa Varon, Chair of the Board and President of the Congregation
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Chelsea Griffith, Vice Chair
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Sheree Eddie, Treasurer
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Karen Adams, Financial Secretary
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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
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Lisa Varon
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Marilyn Mastin
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Julie McNeil
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Karen Adams
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Jack Richardson
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Barbara London
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Collin Markum
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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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