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MEET OUR STAFF
Pastor Jason and Carmen Neely have been the lead Pastors of Rivers Church since August of 2013. ​
Pastor Jason was born and raised in Cedaredge, CO as a preachers kid and at the end of High School his family moved to Colorado Springs where his Dad served as the Rocky Mountain Ministry Network Superintendent. He then attended Southwestern Assemblies of God University where he has since earned his Bachelors in Church Ministries and later his Masters Degree in Theological Studies and a M.Div-Master of Divinity. He is Ordained with the Assemblies of God and has served in multiple Network leadership positions including Family Camp Director, Youth Sectional Rep, Presbyter, West Slope Executive Presbyter and Network Mens Ministries Director. He enjoys reading, working on classic cars and being in the mountains.
Carmen was born in Oklahoma and, after a short stint in Colorado, was raised as a Missionary Kid in Africa in the countries of Sierra Leone, Lesotho and South Africa. Her exciting childhood gave her a great love for travel. Planning trips with the family is her favorite hobby. She always has a plan for the next fun day trip or vacation. Carmen is Ordained with the Assemblies of God and is currently serving as a sectional committeeman. She serves Rivers Church in Women’s and Church Ministries.
Together, Pastor Jason and Carmen have a son and a daughter, Judah and Jenna, who both love and serve the Lord and their Church. They all enjoy traveling together to as many places as possible. They are proud West Slopers and truly enjoy living in their beloved Delta County.
Lead Pastor
Jason Neely
Carmen Neely
Church Ministries Pastor
Linda Meek
Senior's Pastor
Linda is a wife, mother, grandmother of 10, great grandmother of 10. She is Credentialed and also has education in substance abuse counseling. Linda is Pastor to the Seniors of the Church. She loves to teach the Bible and take her group on fun outings and enjoy life.
Office Manager &
Fine Arts Director
Cindy Davis
Cindy has worked at Rivers Church from 2005-2011 and returned September of 2012. Cindy and her husband Kevin were high school sweethearts and were married right after high school graduation. Cindy is our Fine Arts Coordinator and has had the privilege of helping so many students in their God-given talents! The Davis's have 3 grown kids and 5 amazing grandkids. Cindy and Kevin love the outdoors, traveling, and watching their grandkids in various sports activities.
Thomas and Beki Neil
Worship Pastors
Thomas and Beki have served as worship leaders at Rivers since October 2022.
Thomas holds a Bachelor's Degree in Music Business, a Bachelor's Degree in Vocal Performance, and an Entrepreneurial Certificate, all earned in May 2022 from Colorado Mesa University. He spent two years on staff as a youth worship leader at Victory Life Church in Fruita, CO, before transitioning to a full-time teaching position as a choir director at Delta Middle School and Delta High School. Additionally, Thomas has worked as a professional guitarist, performing a variety of music genres for different groups as a "hired gun." He loves the outdoors, spending time with friends and family, and working with students.
Beki earned a Bachelor's degree in K-12 Music Education with honors from Colorado Mesa University in May 2023. She immediately began working as the music teacher for grades 6-12 at Hotchkiss K-8 and North Fork High School. Beki has been involved in worship since she was in 8th grade, starting right here at Rivers Church. Prior to her work at Rivers, she was heavily involved at Victory Life Church in Grand Junction and Olathe Assembly of God. Beki is an avid runner and enjoys playing board games with her family and friends.
Beki and Thomas have been making music and singing together since they were 14 and 15 years old, and they have been married since 2020. They both love outdoor activities, especially skiing, mountain biking, and taking their two dogs to the lake.
