OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
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John Cox - Senior Pastor circlefacebook circleinstagram circleemail
John is married to the joy of his life, Daisy. They are both from Southern California and have three amazing kids: Jane, Brooke, and Jack. Jane and Brooke go to Fresno Christian School, and Jack is getting ready for the brave new world of pre-school! In 2002, the Lord radically changed John’s life when he was both engaged to Daisy and followed the call to ministry. Before this, John received his degree in Journalism from the University of Nevada Reno and worked in the entertainment industry. As John and Daisy’s passion for ministry grew, John attended The Master’s Seminary (MDiv) and began working as a pastor with youth and young adults in Southern California. John then served as a Senior Pastor in the Carson-Tahoe area in Nevada, and North Carolina, before being called to Riverpark. John’s passion is to proclaim the Word of God without apology, lift high the name of Jesus in Worship, and watch Christ bring lasting change into the hearts of his people.
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Jordan Grotenhuis - Pastor of Student Ministries circleemail
Jordan was born and raised on the Big Island of Hawaii before moving to Michigan his Jr. year of high-school. Two years later he met his incredible wife, Rachel. They have been married since 2014 and have two children, Theo and Isla. Jordan graduated from Moody Bible Institute in Chicago and has a huge heart to serve the Lord and serve students. Jordan’s passions are to lift high the name of Jesus, love others, and be apart of Christ’s work as He renews and transforms lives for His glory.
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Eben Sherwood - Pastor of Care Ministries circlefacebook circleemail
Eben was married to Darcy, the love of his life, in 1972. They have two grown sons, Steven and Adam and four grandchildren by way of son Adam and his wife, Carrie. After graduating from Fresno State, Eben went into the insurance business and had an agency for 39 years. Eben and Darcy began attending Riverpark Bible Church in 1996 where they became members and began serving in the pre-school program. It was during that time Eben was called to lead an interdenominational Bible Study for men which he did for the next 14 years. Two years ago God opened a new door of opportunity to serve Christ’s beloved local church here at Riverpark. It has been Eben's desire to honor God and serve Him by building the body of Christ in every way possible.
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Josh Dahl - Worship Director circleemail
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Dave Tuck - Director of College & Production circlefacebook circleinstagram circleemail
Both Dave and his wife, Cristy, grew up at Riverpark and attended The Master’s University together, starting in 1998. After they were married in 2000, Dave took a position in media production at their alma mater and stayed there for over a decade, teaching courses and leading teams of gifted, dedicated college students. 5 of their 7 children were born in Santa Clarita before they returned to the Fresno area in 2014. With a BA in Electronic Media Communication and a passion to see young people grow in their faith and service toward God, Dave is eager for God to use Riverpark’s College and Media ministries to advance His Kingdom!
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Jenny Gorans - Director of Women's Ministries circlefacebook circleemail
Jenny grew up in Fresno and met her husband, Matt, while doing ministry together in college at a downtown Fresno church. She graduated from Fresno Pacific University with a BA in Mathematics and taught High School math for 5 years. After their first of four children were born she joyfully stepped into full-time motherhood. It was during this time that the Lord began to stir in Jenny’s heart a love for Women’s Ministry, where she has now served for the last 14 years. The Lord directed the Gorans family to Riverpark at the end of 2017, and Jenny joined the staff the following January. She is excited to see the lives of women impacted by the life-giving hope of Jesus through His word and community.
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Stacy Drew - Director of Communications & Staff Engagement circlefacebook circleinstagram circleemail