Meet our Team
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.
lead Pastor
Zack Eswine (Rev. Dr.) has served as Riverside's Pastor since 2008. He and his wife Jessica cultivate life with three 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."
Administrator/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.
DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES
Allison Lackey and her husband Kevin have been at Riverside for five years and have two children. Allison has a passion for kids hearing about Jesus in an approachable, grace-filled, and fun way! She brings her education background (M.Ed.) to serve the many children of the Riverside Community and to coordinate a vast team of Riverside Volunteers.
Director of Youth & College Ministries
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, Jessica Eswine and Josh Lozano, Katy leads Oasis (Junior & Senior High) and Adulting 101 (College) ministries.
Assistant 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.
