OUR TEAM

  • matthew grise - lead pastor

    Pastor Matt came to Riverstone in April of 2014. Prior to serving here he was the pastor of Pleasant Street Baptist Church in Mechanic Falls, ME for five years. He grew up in northern Indiana and gave his life to Christ as a teenager. He has a passion for God’s word and God’s glorious gospel. When he is not reading or studying, he enjoys fishing and golf, watching a football, basketball, or baseball game, and spending time with his beautiful bride, Katie.


    He has an Associate Degree and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biblical Studies from Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, IL, and a MA in Theological Studies from Liberty Theological Seminary in Lynchburg, VA. E-Mail Pastor Matt

  • andrew hoy - worship leader

    As a Pastor's kid, Andrew grew up in ministry, serving in youth band and as professional table mover.  Andrew began leading worship at Riverstone in the summer of 2013. Shortly after beginning, Pastor Chris DeArman felt called to move to another church and Andrew continued leading and serving until Pastor Matt Grise came in spring of 2014. Andrew has served in the Tampa area as a worship leader since 2006. He is passionate about helping people connect to God in worship through scripture, prayer, and music. By day, he serves as the Choral Director at Tampa Prep and teaches students from grades 6-12 choral, AP Music Theory, and piano. He has recently been welcomed onto the adjunct faculty of University of Tampa to occasionally teach "Vocal and Choral Methods." He was married in 2009 to his lovely wife, Brenna. They have three children together and have led worship for numerous retreats and camps at Faith Fellowship Church in Melbourne, FL over the past ten years. He is passionate about God, his family, music, Colorado, and tennis! Andrew leads seasonal children's and youth choirs at RiverStone rehearsing in the months leading up to Christmas and Easter. Members of the Worship and Tech Ministry feel a deeper sense of engagement to the church through serving and there is a sweet spirit of community on our worship team. 


    Andrew holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Composition and a Master of Music in Choral Conducting from USF.

  • Sarah Spencer- KIdmin Director

    Sarah began leading Riverstone Kids in the fall of 2024. She has served in various KidMin positions throughout her life and truly loves being able to invest Spiritually in the lives of the next generation of Christ followers.

    Sarah met the love of her life, Brandon, in October of 2011, and a year later they were married. In April of 2016, they welcomed their first and only child, Asher, into the world. Asher is their energetic son who loves creating art, building with Lego, all things Minecraft and Jesus. You will often find Brandon and Sarah jumping into those things with Asher as they spend family time together. However, eating popcorn and watching movies is by far their favorite way to spend time together as a family.


    Sarah holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Florida Gulf Coast University.

  • Kim albritton- Awana Director

    Kim Albritton has been our Awana Ministry Director since 2022. Prior to taking this position at Riverstone, Kim also served in this role at Fellowship Church in Lithia, Florida after having spent decades as a layperson in Awana. She is passionate about providing a safe and loving space where children can learn what it means to know, love and serve the Lord and is intentional with the presentation of the Gospel to them. Modeling discipleship is also of importance to Kim as she desires that all of the children that spend time in Awana will not only accept Christ as their Savior, but will grow up to be resilient disciples and steadfast leaders of the church. Kim is originally from Atlanta, Georgia and has been married to her high school sweetheart, John Albritton, for 37 years. Together they have four children, four in-law children and in a few short months, will add three more grandchildren to their growing family, bringing their total grandchild count to thirteen.


    Kim holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Interior Design from Miami International University of Art and Design and is an NCI certified charrette planner.

  • Tiffany Conner- Admin. Assistant

    Tiffany joined Riverstone in 2022 with her husband, Dan, and daughter, Taylor. Tiffany and her family have lived in Florida their entire lives and plan to stay until it gets too cold. She has served as the Executive Director for many non-profit organizations including the Florida Aquaculture Association and the Aquaculture Engineering Society. She loves spending time outside with her family and their menagerie. 


    Tiffany earned her Master degrees from American College of Education in Educational Leadership and Curriculum & Instruction.

OUR VISION

We exist for God’s glory, to proclaim God’s word,

grow God’s people, and share God’s gospel.


We were created to glorify, honor, worship, and love God. So when we gather, we do so not for ourselves, but to worship God, who saved us in the person of his Son, Jesus Christ; and drew us to himself by the supernatural work of the Holy Spirit in our hearts.


At the center of our gathered worship is the Bible, the word of God, which is our source for everything we need concerning how to live in a way that honors and glorifies God.


As followers of Christ, we are committed to growing in our knowledge of and obedience to him. We seek to be a people who willingly share how to be made right with God through faith in Jesus Christ, not only in events and church functions, but also by building relationships within the community and being witnesses of the gospel by how we live.