Greg Stoever has served as Pastor-Teacher of River City Grace since January 2000. He graduated from The Master’s Seminary in 1989, and has been involved in full-time pastoral ministry since then. Being convinced that the Gospel is “…the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes…” (Rom. 1:16), Greg’s passion is to see Jesus Christ exalted and His grace extended through the verse-by-verse preaching of God’s Word.
Greg has been married to his wife Laurie since 1989 (a special graduation gift!), and they have four children: Lindsay, Zachary, Jordan, and Tyler. In the flow of being a husband, dad, and pastor, Greg’s hobbies include bicycling, various sports, reading, woodworking and cheering for the Oklahoma Sooners.
Steve Meister joined River City Grace as Associate Pastor in January, 2009. He graduated from the Master’s Seminary in 2007. Before coming to River City Grace, Steve served with a Christian international relief organization which fired his desire to proclaim the eternal glories of Christ to sinful men in a cursed world. His passion is to “take pains with these things, be absorbed in them, so that your progress will be evident to all. Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching, persevere in these things, for as you do this you will ensure salvation both for yourself and for those who hear you: (1 Tim 4:15-16)
Steve has been married to his wife, Jenn since 2002 and they enjoy serving River City Grace together in ministry. They are the grateful parents of a son, Jonathan Edward. Steve also enjoys good coffee and old theology.
Chuck has been married to Diane since 1978 and they have 2 adult children, Staci and Ryan. He and Diane have been members of River City Grace since 2005.
Chuck is serving as a teacher in the Equipping Hour, facilitating a Home Fellowship Group as well as a Men’s Bible Study and is currently overseeing the Mission Commission.
Eric married Stella in 2002, and they have one beautiful, energy-filled son, Jack. Eric began attending River City Grace in 2001 and counts it a joy to serve college students as part of River on Campus (ROC). He also serves on the church’s finance committee and periodically teaches the Equipping Hour.
Robert (Smokey) Nevins is married to Patty and has nine children: Robbie, Lucy, Andy, Daniel, Lila, Amy, Steven, Emma, and Timothy. He has attended River City Grace with Patty since 1982.
Smokey is involved in overseeing outreach to visitors to River City Grace. He also serves as one of the teachers in our adult Equipping Hour, preaches on occasion and leads a monthlly Bible study for men.
Sam Cook has been attending River City Grace since 1984 and has been active within the body as an usher, serving on the missions commission, teaching during the Equipping Hour and filling in at Aegis Assisted Living. He met his wife, Kathy, here at River City Grace, and they have been married since 2004. One of their joys is serving together as a team with his ushering and Kathy being in charge of hospitality for the after-service fellowship.
Russell Lowery is the husband of Sharon and the father of Phillip, Sarah, Ruth, Paul and Mary. Russell has attended River City Grace since 2000 and is grateful for any opportunity to serve the saints of the local body of Christ. In addition to shepherding his family, Russell leads Bible studies, teaches Equipping Hour classes, works in the nursery and is a member of the Mission Commission.
David Duran is the deacon of finance and administration. He has attended river City Grace since 2001 and became a member after he married Christina in 2002. They currently have six children: Eliana, Michael, Daniel, Selah, Samuel and Elijah. David serves on the Finance and Administration Committee and teaches Sunday School to the 4th through 6th graders. He enjoys helping in communications and serving in practical matters.