lick on a committee or board below to learn what it does, its members and meeting times, minutes, and other information.

• Arts Committee
  • Plans and coordinates activities for children, youth, and adults.
  • For more information contact Julia Bouck, Chair.
• Audit Committee
  • Conducts an annual audit process for the financial activities of the Church and Preschool Development Center.
  • For more information, contact Ted Gary, Chair.
• Baptism Committee
  • Assists the pastor and church staff in the preparation and conduct of all services of baptism.
  • For more information contact Diane Shoemake, Chair.
• Board of Administration
  • Manages the financial responsibilities, property, and facilities of the church.
  • Regular Meetings: Third Sunday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Adult Assembly room.
  • For more information contact Mike Rucker, Chair.
• Board of Christian Education
  • Promotes, facilitates, and nurtures the lifelong learning and growth in faith for the River Road Church community through educational ministries.
  • Regular Meetings: Second Sunday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the church Parlor.
  • For more information contact Shelia Marsh, Chair.
• Board of Deacons
  • Assists the ministerial staff in support of the congregation and of worship. Deacons provide outreach to the membership through care groups, host after church coffees, greet members at the worship service, take up the offering, and serve communion. The board also quietly administers the Fellowship Fund, which offers financial support to members and others in need. Regular Meetings: First Monday after the first Sunday of each month.
  • For more information contact Ed Pruden, Chair.
• Board of Missions
  • Promotes service by the church, its organizations, and individual members. Develops programs to provide gifts, service, and Christian outreach in cooperation with mission fellowships in the church, community service organizations, and national and worldwide affiliations.
  • Regular Meetings: First Sunday of each month.
  • For more information contact Norma Hays, Chair.
• Building and Property Council
  • Oversees the planning and construction of buildings and grounds, including all major alterations.
  • For more information contact Mac Hines, Chair.
• Chancel Committee
  • Provides and arranges paraments, flowers, candles, and decorations of the Sanctuary and Chapel for each Sunday worship service and for all special services in the church, including weddings and funerals.
  • For more information contact Betsy Lowery, Chair.
• Columbarium Memorial Garden Committee
  • Oversees operational matters of the Columbarium Memorial Garden.
  • For more information contact Merle Showalter, Chair.
• Endowment Board
  • The River Road Church, Bapist Endowment Fund is administered by the trustees of the fund. The fund's charter, issued on June 6, 1967, provides that all trustees be members of River Road Church, Baptist. The Board of Trustees has the power to fill any vacancy on the board, appointing members for an unlimited term of service.
  • Endowment Board Directors and Officers
    • Fred L. Bagwell
    • John R. Congdon, Sr.
    • Clyde N. Gauldin, Sr.
    • Aylett W. Goode, Jr.
    • J. William Gray, Jr.
    • Anne B. Kirkup
    • C. Daniel Stevens
    • A. Ransone Hartz, president
    • Wallace L. Chandler, vice president
    • Reginald N. Jones, secretary
    • Susan C. Rucker, treasurer
    • Louis W. Moelchert, Jr., asst. treasurer and investment advisor
• History Committee
  • Responsible for collecting, preserving, and communicating information pertaining to the history of River Road Church.
  • For more information contact Barbara Jackson, Chair.
• Lord's Supper Committee
  • Prepares the elements and arranges the communion table, linens, and silver for communion services.
  • For more information contact Wendy Graves, Chair.
• Music Committee
  • Oversees music programs of the church, including the River Road Church Concert Series, various adult choirs and bell choirs, and the summer music camp.
  • For more information contact Tuckie Paxton, Chair.
• Nominating Committee
  • One of the most important concerns in church life, is enlisting leadership in the administrative functions of the church. This facet of ministry is organized around our various boards and committees. Our concern pulls in two directions. First, we encourage members to look within themselves to discover their gifts for ministry which in part lead to their fulfillment and maturation. Then we seek to call out those members and provide them with avenues for service. Often it is difficult to know, however, who are those persons who desire to serve their church in these capacities. You can help us by giving thoughtful and prayerful consideration to your involvement. The Nominating Committee is praying for and seeking after individuals to lead in the numerous administrative groups that support the growing ministries of our church. If you would be interested in serving, please use the Volunteer Sign-up Form of the Nominating Committee found below which describes our boards and committees.
  • Volunteer Sign-up Form
  • For more information contact Gary Kalbulgh, Chair.
• Preschool Development Center Committee
  • Works with the Preschool Director, Margaret Collins, and her staff to ensure the positive and effective operation of the Preschool Development Center.
  • For more information contact Lisa Cipolletti, Chair.
• Publicity Committee
  • Assists the church staff in publicizing the ministries and programs of the church.
  • For more information contact Paige Peak, Chair.
• Recreation Committee
  • Plans and sponsors various recreational activities throughout the year for members of all ages.
  • For more information contact Jerry Booth, Chair.
• Social Committee
  • Arranges and coordinates social activities as requested by the church staff.
  • For more information contact Donna Payne, Chair.
• Transportation Committee
  • Arranges and coordinates transportation to and from the church.
  • For more information contact Edwin Cothran or Mike Price, Co-Chairs.
• Ushers Committee
  • Recruits, trains, and coordinates ushers for services of worship.
  • For more information contact John Hays, Chair.