Riverside is led by a ministry team, supported by a leadership team.
Ministry Team
Minister
Rev. Robert Bushby
Robert Bushby is an ordained minister in the United Reformed Church and joined the leadership team at Riverside in 2018. He is married to Kerry and they have two children and two grandchildren. He enjoys walking and is a supporter of St Helens Rugby League Club, having lived in St Helens for six years.
Robert shares the ministry of Riverside Church with a mission responsibility for the East Midlands Synod of the United Reformed Church.
Senior Leader
Peter Harding
Peter Harding was ordained as an Anglican Priest in 1979, and was formerly the Senior Leader at Sleaford Community Church until Riverside was formed. He retired as Head of English at Carre's Grammar School, having worked in education for over 30 years, as a teacher and as a School Improvement Inspector. Peter is married to Margaret, and they have three adult children and nine grandchildren.
Leadership Team
Church Secretary
Dr Brian Coaker
Brian is a consulting engineer, having held management positions with a major electronics manufacturing company.
He is married to Gwyn and they have two children.
Treasurer
Mr Keith Blanchard
Keith works for a local software company, is married to Sam and has two children.
Children's Work
Currently vacant
Premises
Jack Marris
Jack is a former police officer and builder, and a graduate of Moorlands Bible College. He is married to Sue.
Pastoral
Sue Marris
Sue completed her studies at Moorlands Bible College. She and Jack have three adult children and several grandchildren.
Safeguarding
Anne Annison