A Mostly Volunteer Organization

Riverside is a Volunteer Oriented Church. It is led by elders and energized for mercy by deacons. Our many children's, youth, college, and adult ministries are filled with volunteer leadership.  But we have a few strategically placed staff whose task is to nurture, encourage and equip. At Riverside, there is no hurry to get involved. But everyone who'd like to can have a role to play. 

Meet Our Team

  • Lead Pastor

    Zack Eswine (Rev. Dr.) has served as Riverside's lead pastor since 2008. He and his wife, Jessica, cultivate a life with four children. As a "pastor to global pastors" he is often known as Dr. Eswine, but at Riverside our pastor is just a dear friend we call "Zack."

  • Associate Pastor

    Joe Choi (Rev.) joined the Riverside Team in 2017. He and his wife Karen have three kids. Joe brings his pastoral care and organizational strengths to assist the many different ministries at Riverside.

  • Youth/Oasis Director

    Katy Martin is a licensed counselor who brings years of Young Life experience to the young people in the Riverside Community. She and her husband Jeremy have three children. Along with volunteer team leaders, Katy leads Oasis (Junior & Senior High).

  • Children's Director

    Maggie Fischer and her husband, Nik, have been at Riverside since 2015. She brings 5 years of experience as an educator in the public schools to our Riverside Team, kids' ministries, and amazing volunteers.

  • Administrative & Care Coordinator

    Mary Schawacker and her husband Rick have been with Riverside since its beginnings. Back then, Mary had just begun to follow Jesus. Now, Mary's know-how and servant's heart help all of us every day.

  • Ministry Planter - Sage Christianity

    Some churches plant other churches. Riverside is committed to planting other ministries—local missionaries for the sake of our city to give hope in our world. In January 2023, Mark Ryan joined the Riverside team as the hub of a larger partnership to assist in planting the ministry called Sage Christianity. He and his wife Terri have three kids.