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Jack Holt is the Senior Pastor of River of Life Fellowship located in Kent, Washington. He and his wife, Joyce, have pastored a thriving congregation for over 25 years in the Pacific Northwest. As a graduate of Rhema Bible College, Jack Holt is passionate about motivating the body of Christ to grasp all that God has for His people through unlocking keys of faith and empowering believers to live victoriously through applying biblical truths to everyday life.
Joyce is the director of Flourish Women's Ministries at River of Life.
Pastor Matt and Kim had been the youth pastors at River of Life Fellowship since 1999. They both have a heart-felt passion and rigorous desire to transform this generation to become desperate seekers after the heart of God. Pastor Matt graduated from Northwest University with a BA in Church Ministry. He is currently the Director of Life Internship, and frequently speaks at camps and retreats. Kim has been on staff at River of Life since 2005 and is the Assistant Director of Life Internship. She has a genuine love to reach the needs of young people, especially young women. Pastor Matt and Kim reside in Maple Valley, WA. with their 2 daughters and Chocolate Lab “Koda."
Pastor Bill is the Executive Pastor at River of Life, and has been on staff for over 10 years. With his wife Delaina, they serve our church by teaching and facilitating leadership classes such as the Real Life Discipleship series. Pastor Bill is also our staff manager and church finance controller. He also serves as a member of our church board. Delaina uses her teaching and communication skills to reach women through Inspire U Ministries.
Pastor John and Michelle, along with their two daughters, moved from California to attend River of Life Fellowship in 2004. Pastor John joined our staff in 2007, and is currently our Adult Ministries Pastor. He is passionate about building strong men for the Kingdom of God. Pastor John serves our church by overseeing the Men of Faith Men’s Ministries, Adult Service Support Ministries, Adult Outreach Ministries, and Adult Missions Ministries. He is a 2001 graduate of Rhema Bible Training Center, where he majored in Missions Ministry. He and his family live in Kent with their Golden Retriever “Honey.”
Pastor Aubrielle has had a heart for teenagers since she was one herself. She has a passion for seeing teenagers changed through a personal encounter with Jesus Christ. Pastor Aubrielle is also passionate about discipling teenagers which she fulfills as the director of Cadres at River of Life. She has been working for The Source Ministries since 2002 and graduated from Northwest University in 2006 with a Bachelors of Arts in Pastoral Ministries. She currently lives in Maple Valley with her husband and partner in ministry, Jason. When not ministering to the youth here at River of Life you can find her wakeboarding, baking or bike riding.
Pastor Frank serves our children's ministry from birth through 5th grade in our S.P.Y. Seekers program. Pastor Frank attended Central Bible College in Springfield, MO. He began his ministry in 1991 as a Youth Pastor, and God called him into Children’s Ministries in 1995 after his son Josiah was born. Pastor Frank also has 2 girls, Sarah and Michaela. Pastor Frank served as Interim Young Couples, Men’s Ministries, Prayer, Counseling, and Christian Education Pastor.
Brian and Jeni are currently the Pastors of Music and Fine Arts at River of Life Fellowship in Kent, Washington, producing original shows that have been seen by thousands this past year and ministering regularly on TBN’s live program “Praise the Lord.” Their ministry extends internationally as well, preaching the gospel, ministering in music and producing Christian theater in Russia, Brazil, Bolivia and Europe. Most recently, Brian and Jeni launched a theatre company in St. Petersburg, Russia for the region’s largest Christian Church.
Meet Our Pastors
 | Jack and Joyce Holt Senior Pastor |
Jack Holt is the Senior Pastor of River of Life Fellowship located in Kent, Washington. He and his wife, Joyce, have pastored a thriving congregation for over 25 years in the Pacific Northwest. As a graduate of Rhema Bible College, Jack Holt is passionate about motivating the body of Christ to grasp all that God has for His people through unlocking keys of faith and empowering believers to live victoriously through applying biblical truths to everyday life.
Joyce is the director of Flourish Women's Ministries at River of Life.
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Matt and Kim Lagerquist Senior Associate Pastor |
Pastor Matt and Kim had been the youth pastors at River of Life Fellowship since 1999. They both have a heart-felt passion and rigorous desire to transform this generation to become desperate seekers after the heart of God. Pastor Matt graduated from Northwest University with a BA in Church Ministry. He is currently the Director of Life Internship, and frequently speaks at camps and retreats. Kim has been on staff at River of Life since 2005 and is the Assistant Director of Life Internship. She has a genuine love to reach the needs of young people, especially young women. Pastor Matt and Kim reside in Maple Valley, WA. with their 2 daughters and Chocolate Lab “Koda."
 | Bill and Delaina Bochsler Executive Pastor |
Pastor Bill is the Executive Pastor at River of Life, and has been on staff for over 10 years. With his wife Delaina, they serve our church by teaching and facilitating leadership classes such as the Real Life Discipleship series. Pastor Bill is also our staff manager and church finance controller. He also serves as a member of our church board. Delaina uses her teaching and communication skills to reach women through Inspire U Ministries.
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John and Michelle Terranova Adult Ministries Pastor |
Pastor John and Michelle, along with their two daughters, moved from California to attend River of Life Fellowship in 2004. Pastor John joined our staff in 2007, and is currently our Adult Ministries Pastor. He is passionate about building strong men for the Kingdom of God. Pastor John serves our church by overseeing the Men of Faith Men’s Ministries, Adult Service Support Ministries, Adult Outreach Ministries, and Adult Missions Ministries. He is a 2001 graduate of Rhema Bible Training Center, where he majored in Missions Ministry. He and his family live in Kent with their Golden Retriever “Honey.”
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Aubrielle and Jason Holt Youth Pastor |
Pastor Aubrielle has had a heart for teenagers since she was one herself. She has a passion for seeing teenagers changed through a personal encounter with Jesus Christ. Pastor Aubrielle is also passionate about discipling teenagers which she fulfills as the director of Cadres at River of Life. She has been working for The Source Ministries since 2002 and graduated from Northwest University in 2006 with a Bachelors of Arts in Pastoral Ministries. She currently lives in Maple Valley with her husband and partner in ministry, Jason. When not ministering to the youth here at River of Life you can find her wakeboarding, baking or bike riding.
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Frank Toole Children's Pastor |
Pastor Frank serves our children's ministry from birth through 5th grade in our S.P.Y. Seekers program. Pastor Frank attended Central Bible College in Springfield, MO. He began his ministry in 1991 as a Youth Pastor, and God called him into Children’s Ministries in 1995 after his son Josiah was born. Pastor Frank also has 2 girls, Sarah and Michaela. Pastor Frank served as Interim Young Couples, Men’s Ministries, Prayer, Counseling, and Christian Education Pastor.
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Brian and Jeni Stivale Pastors of Music and Creative Arts |
Brian and Jeni are currently the Pastors of Music and Fine Arts at River of Life Fellowship in Kent, Washington, producing original shows that have been seen by thousands this past year and ministering regularly on TBN’s live program “Praise the Lord.” Their ministry extends internationally as well, preaching the gospel, ministering in music and producing Christian theater in Russia, Brazil, Bolivia and Europe. Most recently, Brian and Jeni launched a theatre company in St. Petersburg, Russia for the region’s largest Christian Church.
