Jim and his wife Susan were born and raised in metropolitan Atlanta, GA. He has both an undergraduate and graduate degree from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He began serving as lead pastor at Riverside in June 2005. Jim previously served as our minister of education from 1995-98. Little did our new pastor know what was in store for him and his family in the months ahead – hurricane Katrina.
Jim met Susan on a mission trip to the Virgin Islands (someone has to tell them about Jesus too!). Susan is the kindergarten assistant at John Curtis Christian School and attends UNO. Their two children Christina (born 7/24/97) and Jonathan (born 3/30/99) both attend John Curtis as well. Jim’s down time is spent working on computers and watching Psych, 24, and Home Improvement.
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Children's Minister - Tiffany Meliet
Tiffany was born and raised in New Orleans. She earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of New Orleans in 2004 and is currently working on her Masters in Christian Education at NOBTS. Tiffany started working at Riverside in April of 2006. In 2008, she became the Children’s Minister. She has a passion for children of all ages and loves to do anything administrative. Tiffany also loves drama, music, and painting and currently works with Riverside’s youth choir, XLife OutLoud. In her spare time, she enjoys naps and reading.
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Preschool Director/Minister - Claire Simpson
Claire Simpson has been a member of RiversideChurch for over 14 years. She has worked here for over three years and during those years has worked in many different capacities at the preschool. She has been working with children for many years as a summer camp counselor and volunteering with the Children’s Ministry at Riverside Church. Claire is currently attending classes at UNO where she is pursuing her BA degree. She feels truly blessed to be a part of the growing ministry at Riverside Preschool where she builds relationships with the children and their families.
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Music Minister - David Smart
David was born and raised in Lake Charles, LA. He has an undergraduate degree in Engineering Technology from McNeese State University and is currently working on a Master of Arts in Worship Ministries at the New Orleans Baptist Seminary. In 2008, while leading worship for the student groups in his home church, God showed David the path he needed to take in ministry. This brought him to New Orleans in January 2009 and then to Riverside in March 2010. He has a passion for leading God’s people in worship, especially through music. Other than music, David loves the great outdoors, Louisiana cooking and watching NASCAR.
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Youth Minister - Adam Bourne
Adam and his wife Jessica are high school sweethearts from Hattiesburg, MS. Adam finished his bachelor’s degree in Real Estate Finance from Ole Miss (Go Rebels!) in 2009, and is currently working on his masters degree at the New Orleans Baptist Seminary. Adam came on board as the youth minister at Riverside in June of 2010. He previously served as a youth and children’s in Enterprise, MS. He has been speaking and leading Bible studies at churches and with youth groups since 2005.
Adam and Jessica have been married since December 2008. She graduated from Ole Miss with a bachelor’s degree in 2009 and a master’s degree in 2010; both in accounting. She now works as an accountant with the federal government. Adam enjoys hanging out with youth, Saints football, and anything Ole Miss.
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Receptionist - Susan Skillman
Susan was born and raised in New Orleans and grew up in Lakeview. She is one of eight children from a very large family.
Susan and her husband, Paul, have a new addition to their family, daughter Kaitlyn is just about a year old and attends Riverside Preschool.
Susan has also become a homeowner this year. She and her family are now residents of River Ridge and neighbors of the church.
Susan enjoys photography, spending time with friends and family, and long walks in AudubonPark. Susan is very excited to be part of the Riverside family.
September 2010 - 5:15 pm
8th - Steak and Potatoes 15th - Gourmet Hot Dog Bar/ Tater Tots 22nd - Red Beans and Rice 29th - Homeade Chili
All meals are $3 per person with a family maximum of $12
Message Series
September - November 2010 Celebration Service
Weekly Events
Sunday: 9:15 - Small Group Bible Studies 10:30 - Celebration Service in Worship Center 4:00 - Precepts
- Claire Simpson 
September 2010 - 5:15 pm
