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DARRELL ANDERSON

/ Lead Pastor & Elder

Darrell is a native of Amarillo. After attending Amarillo College, he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Hardin Simmons University in Abilene, TX and his Masters in Religious Education degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, TX. Prior to beginning River Fellowship, he served in multiple positions and churches throughout Texas. Darrell married the love of his life, Denise, January 1984. Darrell enjoys sports and spending time with his family, which includes two sons, two daughters-in- law and 7 grandchildren. His passion is to encourage others toward a fully engaged relationship with Christ.

TYLER ANDERSON

/ Creative Pastor

Tyler graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Worship Leadership from the University of Mobile. He spent many years serving the church and playing music. Tyler is married to the love of his life Laura, and has 3 children, Truett, Liam, and Lochlan. Tyler’s heart is to see people engage with God in a powerful and genuine way! He loves the outdoors, playing music and spending time with his family.  

ALYSSA LOCKHART

/ Children’s Pastor

Alyssa received her Bachelors at Wayland University where she majored in Elementary Education and minored in Children's Ministry. Alyssa is married to her husband Clay Lockhart, and has 1 son named Rowan. Alyssa’s heart is to partner with parents to assist in the spiritual formation of the kids and direct them towards Christ to encourage them to be the light in their world.

JOSH KNIGHTON

/ Youth Pastor

Josh and Jamie Knighton

DEANNE OLIVER

/ Youth Associate

DeAnne  graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Music from WTAMU. She  spent many years serving the church and served as youth director for 5 years at her previous church. DeAnne is married to Jared Oliver and has one beautiful daughter named Bailey. DeAnne has a desire to help the younger generation have a relationship with Jesus and to know how to independently grow so as they leave for college they will continue to thrive in their faith journey. 

DeAnne also enjoys singing as she serves along side our worship team as well.

 

TIM BARNES

/Connections Pastor

Tim is a farm and ranch kid from the big city of Tulia, TX. He graduated from Wayland Baptist University with a Bachelor’s degree in Visual Art. He is married to his beautiful wife, Molly and have two children, Adlee and Ford. Tim has spent many years serving the church in different ways. As Connections Pastor, Tim oversees the Livestream, Website and various Social Media Channels. He also facilitates our engagement in local missions, and helps our Church members get plugged into a Lifegroup. He hopes that the light of Christ is seen in this church body.



 

Elders

To contact the Elders, email: elders@rfamarillo.org

MARK HOTMANN

MARK HOTMANN

MARTIN BROCK

MARTIN BROCK