Church Leadership
Although each church member has a special role to play within the local church, we also have a small ministry team that is supported by a larger leadership team. These teams facilitate and support the life of the local church.
Ministry Team
Minister
Revd Dr Bachelard Kaze Yemtsa
Revd Dr Bachelard Kaze Yemtsa joined us as minister on 13th April 2024. Bachelard's ministry in the Mid Lincs Area Pastorate is shared between us, Boston URC and as a Family & Children's Outreach worker.
Senior Leader
Revd 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
Keith Blanchard
Keith works for a local software company, is married to Sam and has two children.
Children's Work
Matthew Davies
Matthew heads up our children's work
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.