"Faith Alone in Christ Alone"

Staff & Leaders

Dr. Bryan Gaspard

Bryan is a Neurosurgeon at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS.

Tom Grogan

Tom is a self-employed contractor. He and his wife, Sem, have 2 children, and they enjoy camping and traveling together. Tom has been a Riverwood Deacon since 2015 and is Deacon Chair responsible for children’s ministries and buildings.

Dr. Dave Herndon

In 2013, Dave obeyed God’s call on his life to begin serving as the Worship Leader at Riverwood, and the church has enjoyed his diligent and capable leadership. Dave and his wife, Jolie, are the parents of four children. He is also responsible for the special events of the church.

Dr. Yusufu Jinkiri

Yusufu is a professor at Belhaven University. He and his wife, Ruth, have 3 children and 1 grandchild, and Yusufu has been a Riverwood Elder since 1995.

Rabun Jones

Rabun is a Technology Specialist at CSpire. He and his wife, Erica, have 3 children, and Rabun has been a Riverwood Elder since 2023.

Dr. Jim Joransen

Jim is a retired Pediatric Cardiologist. He and his wife, Ruth, have 3 children and 12 grandchildren, and Jim has been a Riverwood Elder since 1985.

Bill Luter

Bill is a senior officer with MISSCO, a school supply business in Jackson. He and his wife, Wyeth, have 3 children and 2 grandchildren. Bill has been the chair of the Deacon Board since 2012.