LEAD PASTOR: Colton Emmert

Colton Emmert, grew up right here at River of Life in Sweet Home. He left Sweet Home as a young adult and began his service in ministry a few years later at Journey Church in Bend, Oregon under Pastor Keith Kirkpatrick. In his time serving in children’s and youth ministry there, Colton learned the importance of creating a church culture that welcomes all people and was gratified to be part of a community known as the “church for people who don’t like church.” Following his two year internship at Journey Church, Colton and his wife, Marissa, embarked on a three month mission trip to Uganda where they experienced the gift of teaching and spreading the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ to adults and children alike. Upon their return from Uganda, Colton and Marissa moved to Cottage Grove, Oregon where Colton accepted a youth pastor position at Cottage Grove Faith Center under Pastor Isaac Hovet. Cottage Grove Faith Center explores being community in Christ through Grace, Humility and Fun and exemplifies the phrase “Once we know the worst thing about you we will only love you more.” Colton took this message to heart along with all the other things he learned along the way and is passionate about leading a church that makes Christ accessible to EVERYONE through Love, Acceptance, and Forgiveness. Colton lives and speaks a message of the Grace of Jesus that has transformed him and given his life meaning. In addition to his pastoral calling, Colton, as most would say ‘married up’, is a happy husband and father. Colton and Marissa are the proud parents of Adalynn, a sweet toddler who keeps them on their toes. Through the Grace and Divine Providence of Christ, they have started their family right back here at River of Life in Sweet Home, Oregon.

 

 

 
OFFICE MANAGER: Lagea Mull

Lagea is a passionate woman of Christ. Her mission statement is to inspire and encourage women to connect with Jesus so He can transform their lives. Since her early 20’s she has served & participated in Women’s Ministry at the various churches she has attended. In her 30’s and early 40’s while her husband served in the Air Force she continued to serve in churches but expanded her reach into the military spouse community. She was appointed by unit leadership to act as the liaison between the commander and the families. She was subsequently elected to positions in the local base spouses club. Even as God was granting her much success in the military spouse world with various awards & titles she knew this wasn’t where He ultimately wanted her. In 2016 after her husband’s Air Force retirement she continued to actively seek His direction. The Lord confirmed her calling to minster to women and also their family’s relocation to beautiful Sweet Home, Oregon. She is currently the part-time Office Manager for River of Life Fellowship in Sweet Home, a Project Assistant at the City of Sweet Home and sits on the Board of Directors of Mid-Valley Women of Christ. In her free time, she loves introducing her husband to the wonders of Oregon, tracking down their five young adult children who are scattered throughout the US, spending time with her extended family and baking.