Leadership

Pastors & Staff

Bishop Darryl Shaw

SENIOR Pastor

Preaching since age 19 and pastoring since 1986, Bishop Shaw is a pastor that likes to be in the midst of the people. In his spare time, he likes Dallas Cowboys football.

Lady Marlene Shaw

FIRST LADY

As the ministry leader of Women With a Positive Image, Lady Shaw sets the standard for a woman fearfully and wonderfully made. 

Elder Wayne Coles

ASSOCIATE PASTOR

Elder Coles heads discipleship training and brings dynamic teaching to all in attendance. 

Wanda Coles

new member coordinator

Sister Coles oversees our newcomers community. Welcoming new members with joy and love, she has served faithfully for more than ten years.

Dr. La Vonda Loney

YOuth department lead

Dr. La Vonda Loney has been serving the youth of Rivers for over a decade. She is passionate about education and inspiring our thriving children's community. 

Truenice Bryant-Shaw

Young adult lead

Sister Truenice has been at the Rivers since she was 13-years-old. Now she is raising her own teenagers and leading the young adults of Rivers to be rooted in Christ..