Our Team


  • Pastor Joe and Lisa Gnatek

    Founding Pastor of Riverstone Church.  A native of Claremont for over 30 years.  He has been in ministry since 1993 as a youth pastor, senior pastor and church planter.  He has served overseas on  missions trips and is a graduate of Northpoint Bible College with an MA in Practical Theology. Lisa serves as church treasurer with a MA in Taxation. 

  • Pastor Filmore Tate

    He is a graduate of Faith Bible College and serves as an assistant pastor. He leads the Journey Youth group and the prayer ministry.

  • Jim and Becky Blundon

    Jim serves as a Deacon, Missions Coordinator, Video/Social Medie Tech and Becky serves as a Deaconess and Missions Coordinator

  • Don and Julie Carpia

    Men's Ministry Coordinator and Women's Ministry Coordinator

  • Nate and Christen Emerson

    Nate serves as a worship leader and Christen serves as the Riverstone Kids Coordinator

  • Briana Bryant

    Deaconess, Nursery Coordinator

  • Andrea Shaw

    Worship Leader