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THE ELDERS OF RRPC

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Dennis Booker

Dennis Booker Sr. and his wife, Stacey, have been members at Riveroaks since 2022, and have three children. Dennis is a Pastoral Intern at Riveroaks and is attending Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) to pursue a Master's degree in Biblical Studies. He is the Supervisor at Swift Commercial Driving Academy, with over twenty years of experience in the trucking industry; he enjoys cycling, golfing, and jogging. Stacey is a CPA and works in the healthcare industry. 

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Gene Brent

Gene and Shelli have been members of Riveroaks for 10 years. They are the parents of 3 children. Gene works in the Medical Device industry as a sales training and medical education consultant.

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Clay Deacon

Clay and his wife Liz both grew up here in Memphis and have been married for 26 years. They and their 4 children, ages 6 to 22, have members of Riveroaks since 2022. Clay is a pilot for Southwest Airlines.

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John Dudas

John is married to Alice. He has two children, Anne Marie and Andrew, and two granddaughters. He has been a member of Riveroaks for nearly three years. He has a background in urban planning and development. He is currently employed by Belz Enterprises in Memphis. He volunteers with several local organizations.

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Pete Hansen

Pete and Sandy have been members at Riveroaks since 1998 and have 4 children and 3 grandchildren. Pete is a pilot for FedEx Express.

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Eddie Jacobs

I love Jesus and his church and am privileged to serve as an elder. I am a husband to Melanie, father to three children, and grandfather to two. One of my grandchildren, Eli, is a member at Riveroaks. I work as a professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Memphis.

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John Linn

John and Kathy have been members of Riveroaks since 1984. They have 7 children and 16 grandchildren. John's interests include choir, ballroom dancing, and gardening. He is also an eye surgeon.

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Joe Maliskas

Joe and his wife Kim have been members of Riveroaks since 2015 and have two sons and five grandchildren. Joe is retired from Coca-Cola where he spent most of his career in logistics. Hobbies include playing pickleball, landscaping/ gardening, and rooting for the Memphis Grizzlies, St. Louis Cardinals, and Cincinnati Bengals.

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Morgan Murphy

Morgan was born in Terre Haute, IN. He left to attend the United States Air Force Academy, where the Lord saved him. After graduating, he went to pilot training in Mississippi, where he met his wife, Anna, who was singing in the choir at Grace Presbyterian Church in Starkville. Morgan and Anna were married and lived in Charleston, SC, and Altus, OK, before moving to this area in 2006 when he was hired as a pilot at FedEx. That same year, they joined Riveroaks, where they have been active members ever since.Morgan, Anna, and their five children are all part of the Riveroaks community. Morgan has served on the Session for 15 years, while Anna stays busy teaching the 2- and 3-year-old Sunday School class. They love having a full house and enjoy opening their home to friends and family.

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Jim Newsom

Jim and Debra have been members of Riveroaks since 2007. They have three adult children and four grandchildren. Jim practices law with the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office. Debra is a retired pediatric nurse who worked at LeBonheur Children's Hospital. 

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Chip Peebles

Chip and Dina have been married 30 years and members of Riveroaks for 3 years. They have 2 adult children Quinn (Mary Larkin) and Emma. Chip is a Municipal bond trader for Raymond James and enjoys hunting, trout fishing, and travel.

Brent Sheppard

Brent Sheppard

Brent Sheppard, a member since 2002, is married to Emily and has 2 children. He is in business development/sales for American Express.

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Tod Stoner

Tod came to Christ as a teenager growing up in northwest Georgia. He met Lynne while attending Clemson University, where he earned a Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Both were introduced to the Reformed Faith when at Clemson, were married in 1987, moved to Memphis in late 1990, and have been at RRPC since 1991. They raised their 8 children at Riveroaks and are expecting their 8th grandchild in 2025. Tod works at Buckman Laboratories in Memphis and enjoys working on their hobby farm in Hickory Withe.

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Paul Vander Zwaag

Since joining in 1982, what a blessing Riveroaks has been in Paul's life. He met his wife, Nicole, at the church, where she faithfully serves in the youth group. With two kids in college, the Vander Zwaags enjoy watching many SEC athletic events. Paul teaches chemistry at ECS and coaches the tennis team.

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Rob Walters

Rob has attended Riveroaks since 2019 and been a member since 2022. He and Holly have two young adult daughters, both married, and one granddaughter. Rob works with International Paper's IT team and enjoys travel, hiking and endurance sports.

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Ben Whitten

Ben and Carrie have been members of Riveroaks since 1993. They have 3 children and 2 grandchildren. Ben managed a family-owned retail hardware store, but recently retired in 2024.

Our Worship Times

Sunday School - 9:30 am

Morning Service - 10:45 am
Evening Service (1st & 3rd Sundays) - 6:00 pm

Community Groups (2nd & 4th Sundays) - 5:00 pm

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901.755.7772 

 

Riveroaks Reformed Presbyterian Church

1665 S. Germantown Road
Germantown, TN 38138

 

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