Pastors & Staff

SENIOR PASTOR
TONY CROMBIE

Growing up in Faribault, Pastor Tony and wife Meg believe God has called them to share the hope of Jesus with the community and surrounding area. Tony and Meg have been married since 2010 and are proud parents to their 5 young children. Over the years they have served within The River Church in many ways; officially becoming Senior Pastor in May of 2023, Pastor Tony had served as associate pastor since 2019 and led the worship ministry for 13 years. Their passion is to see people come to know Jesus and all that is found in Him as we connect and grow together.


PASTOR EMERITUS
STEVE AND JOAN CROMBIE

Part of the original team of people that helped plant The River Church back in 1997, Steve and Joan Crombie have faithfully pastored the congregation since August 2001 and are still very involved in the ministry today.

Married since 1985, the couple has five children and fifteen grandchildren. Pastor Steve and Joan have had a love for the Faribault community since they moved here in 1986. They want to see Jesus exalted here and God’s kingdom established in both Faribault and the surrounding area.


Youth leaders Jason CassieSTUDENT MINISTRIES LEADERS

Jason and Cassie have led the Student Ministry at The River Church since February of 2019. Jason is a graduate of Powerhouse Training Center in Katy, TX, and Cassie a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire. Living their lives seeking after Jesus, their desire is to see the students of our community captivated by the love of Christ and pursuing Him wholeheartedly.