Ministry Team

Rev. Dr. Kipp Wolf - Interim Minister

Kipp will be serving Riverside until a new minister is called in 2019.  Kipp been a minister for several Disciples of Christ churches in Oklahoma.  He received his Master of Divinity and Doctorate of Ministry degrees from Phillips Theological Seminary. After retiring from First Christian in Tulsa, Kipp has served as an interim minister in 2 churches.  He and his wife, Suzanne have 2 children and 4 grandchildren.

Nick Sisson - Youth Minister

Nick brings energy, creativity, humor and water slides to his job as youth minister.  Nick serves each summer with the region's summer camp program.  A graduate of Wichita State University, Nick's day job is teaching math in the Newton school district and coaches the Newtion High School tennis team with great success! 

Amanda Jolly - Director of Music

Amanda directs the adult choir and leads the praise team.  Amanda teaches band for grades 5 - 12 in Valley Center during the week.  She attended Kansas State University where she served as drum major of the marching band while earning degrees in instrumental and vocal music. Amanda is also active in the region's camping program.

Walter Colvin - Pianist

Walter is a gifted musician and artist who combines a faith component and talent to enhance the morning worship.  His broad knowledge of music and careful attention to the Spirit every Sunday is evident in his solos and accompaniment of the praise team and choir. 

Rebecca Bunton - Organist

As an ordained minister of the Christian Church and an organist for many years, Rebecca also brings a rich history of music and theological insight to her playing each week.