Preparing for Interim Minister

Our church is currently in the process of searching for a new Interim Minister to lead us for the next two years, before we call a new Settled Minister in 2027. If you are in need of ministerial services or pastoral care, please contact the church office at info@churchoftheriver.org or call 901-526-8631.

Meet Our Team

Jessica Laikeman
  • Acting Director of Lifespan Faith Development
James Westerfield
  • Director of Music
Debbie Heath
  • Office Administrator/Pianist
Monica Clark-Robinson
  • Ministerial Intern
Elizabeth Turner
  • Nursery Supervisor
Kaya Lewis
  • Youth Coordinator
Katrina Gathwright
  • Nursery Childcare Provider
Andrew Travis
  • Elementary Teacher
Carolyn Elgersma
  • Early Elementary Lead Teacher
Melzar Abram
  • Security
Chris Sullivan
  • Sexton
Kyle McGowan
  • Bookkeper
Rev. Burton Carley
  • Minister Emeritus

Board of Trustees

Our church is governed by a Board of Trustees consisting of 13 elected congregation members and the minister, who is a non-voting member.

Current Board members are:

  • Matt Holladay, President
  • Gordon Bradley, Vice-President
  • Lisa Jennings, Treasurer
  • Carol Fourmy, Secretary
  • Laura Taylor
  • Porter Feild
  • Paul Herman
  • Lynette Larkins
  • Jay Martin
  • Ron Peck
  • Paula Turner
  • 2 positions currently open