Brad Mitchell
Lead Pastor
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Brad joined The River staff as lead pastor in August of 2010. We are excited to have Brad as our lead pastor because he has brought a great vision to The River for us to be “a relational community that builds friendships to share Jesus with our five-mile radius and beyond”.
Brad joined the River Staff as Lead Pastor in August 2010. He and Heidi have been married over 40 years and have three married children and several grandchildren. Brad has a passion for reaching people with the good news of Jesus and teaching the Bible with a focus on its application to daily life. Brad and Heidi have extensively traveled the United States conducting Build Your Marriage conferences and retreats. In addition, he has taught breakout sessions for Saddleback Church, Willow Creek Community Church, and the National Coalition of Men’s Ministries. He loves traveling internationally with Heidi, kayaking, exercising, and playing golf. Brad has his B.A. from Wheaton College and his MDiv. from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.
Ryan Price
Associate Teaching Pastor
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Brad joined The River staff as lead pastor in August of 2010. We are excited to have Brad as our lead pastor because he has brought a great vision to The River for us to be “a relational community that builds friendships to share Jesus with our five-mile radius and beyond”.
Ryan has served in many different roles within ministry from youth to senior leadership. After getting his bachelor's degree from The Ohio State University and working in the business world for three years, God called Ryan into ministry. Once he left the business world, he received his MDiv. in Biblical Studies from Cincinnati Christian University with a concentration in New Testament studies. He has been married to his wife Courtney who is a teacher in the Lakota School District. They have three young kids who they love to spend time with. When he can get away, Ryan loves fishing, golf and watching any and all sports - especially his hometown Cincinnati teams.
Taylor Henry
Pastor of Youth & Children
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Taylor joined The River Church after graduating from Liberty University in 2020. At Liberty, Taylor studied religion with an emphasis in Christian Ministries and a minor in Writing. Taylor has spent the past five years serving in volunteer ministry roles that have included Children's Ministry, Student Ministry, and Worship Ministry. Taylor believes Children's Ministry and Youth Ministry are vital components of all local churches - as children and teens are the future of the church! Taylor enjoys spending time with her husband Garrett and their two fur-babies Axel and Rocky, listening to music, baking and specialty coffee!
Taylor joined The River Church after graduating from Liberty University in 2020. At Liberty, Taylor studied religion with an emphasis in Christian Ministries and a minor in Writing. Taylor has spent the past five years serving in volunteer ministry roles that have included Children's Ministry, Student Ministry, and Worship Ministry. Taylor believes Children's Ministry and Youth Ministry are vital components of all local churches - as children and teens are the future of the church! Taylor enjoys spending time with her husband Garrett and their two fur-babies Axel and Rocky, listening to music, baking and specialty coffee!
Mystique Smith
Worship Director
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Mystique is a native of Cincinnati, and loves God and her family. A wife and mother of two, keeps life busy. She has traveled the world singing, performing, and conducting a variety of genres of music. Mystique was a top 10 national finalist on the show "Gospel Dream" on GMC in 2006. She taught choral music (traditional, gospel, show choir), as well as guitar, and music history, theory, and appreciation for seven years at both private and public schools.
Mystique is a native of Cincinnati, and loves God and her family. A wife and mother of two, keeps life busy. She has traveled the world singing, performing, and conducting a variety of genres of music. Mystique was a top 10 national finalist on the show "Gospel Dream" on GMC in 2006. She taught choral music (traditional, gospel, show choir), as well as guitar, and music history, theory, and appreciation for seven years at both private and public schools.
Leslie Stone
Director of Connections & Small Groups
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Mystique is a native of Cincinnati, and loves God and her family. A wife and mother of two, keeps life busy. She has traveled the world singing, performing, and conducting a variety of genres of music. Mystique was a top 10 national finalist on the show "Gospel Dream" on GMC in 2006. She taught choral music (traditional, gospel, show choir), as well as guitar, and music history, theory, and appreciation for seven years at both private and public schools.
Leslie loves helping people at the River get to know others better and grow in Christ. She graduated from Anderson University with a degree in Education. She has been a teacher, Children's Director, retreat speaker, and helps plan and emcee various events in the region. Leslie also serves on the Butler County Educational Services Board. She is married and has two grown children. She loves to travel, organize, hike, kayak, watch football, drink coffee and spend time with family and friends.
Leah Millard
Administrative Assistant
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Mystique is a native of Cincinnati, and loves God and her family. A wife and mother of two, keeps life busy. She has traveled the world singing, performing, and conducting a variety of genres of music. Mystique was a top 10 national finalist on the show "Gospel Dream" on GMC in 2006. She taught choral music (traditional, gospel, show choir), as well as guitar, and music history, theory, and appreciation for seven years at both private and public schools.
Leah joined The River staff in August 2021 as our Administrative Assistant. She simply loves serving the staff, members, and guests of The River Church! She graduated from Lewis and Clark College in Illinois in 2013 and moved to Ohio with her husband in 2014. Leah is married and has two young boys who keep life entertaining. She enjoys traveling, reading, being outdoors, and spending time with friends and family.
Elders
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Mystique is a native of Cincinnati, and loves God and her family. A wife and mother of two, keeps life busy. She has traveled the world singing, performing, and conducting a variety of genres of music. Mystique was a top 10 national finalist on the show "Gospel Dream" on GMC in 2006. She taught choral music (traditional, gospel, show choir), as well as guitar, and music history, theory, and appreciation for seven years at both private and public schools.