Jesus Christ is the Head of His Church, and each member of His church has been entrusted with His Spirit, spiritual gifts, and responsibility to help the Church be healthy (1 Cor 12:13, Eph 4:11-16). In light of this, we value a congregational government that meets quarterly to make decisions together, guided by the elders.
Our staff are:
Office Manager Becky Sell
Becky grew up on a dairy farm just outside of Eureka, WI, the youngest of three kids. After watching her parents give their life to Christ when she was 12 years old and seeing the remarkable change in their relationship and lives, she knew without a doubt that God was real and the power of Christ can do the impossible. She graduated from Omro and went to UW-Oshkosh to get a degree in Graphic Communications. In college, she met Andy, and they dated for nearly three years before getting engaged to be married. They lived briefly in Colorado Springs before moving back to Wisconsin to start a direct-market farm on Becky’s family farm. Many years later and a whirlwind of epic failures, incredible wins, job changes, start-up companies and some massive faith-growth, Becky and Andy now have four children, live in Berlin and just keep following God’s path, one step at a time. She is so blessed to be working for the church that they fell in love with in 2017.
Children’s Director Carrie Keyes
carrie.rivershoreschurch@gmail.com
Carrie was born and raised in northern Illinois but decided at 18 to move down to the sunny desert of Tempe, Arizona and attend Arizona State University. After graduating in 2004 with a degree in Elementary Education, Carrie worked at the same school district for nearly 20 years in suburban Phoenix teaching 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade.During that time, Carrie and her husband Dan began growing their family and their faith. In 2013, Carrie began serving in Kids Ministry at Sun Valley Community Church in Gilbert, AZ working primarily with K-5 children. In 2016, Carrie helped launch a new Sun Valley campus in Queen Creek, AZ where she continued in Kids Ministry as a kids leader and a service coach (coordinator) as well as a VBS team lead, adult small group leader and participant in multiple church community outreach programs. In 2021 Carrie and Dan felt a strong urge to sell their home in AZ and move 2,000 miles away. Not completely sure why God was calling them to Wisconsin, they followed in obedience and couldn’t feel more blessed to have found the wonderful town of Berlin and the River Shores family. Carrie has been serving in Pre-K at River Shores for the past year and a half. Carrie and Dan have 5 awesome kids; Austin (15), Lucas (13), Addison (9), Aliyana (9) and Jackson (3). They are excited and feel blessed to worship alongside you at River Shores!
Youth Pastor Andrew Barber
Andy was raised in Lake Zurich, IL. He graduated from Eternity Bible College in Simi Valley, CA with a degree in Biblical Studies. He spent many years working in a variety of roles at Fort Wilderness Camp in McNaughton, WI. While assisting in directing youth camps at Fort his love for youth ministry grew. After his years at camp Andy served as the Bible Teacher for High School students at Valley Christian High School in Oshkosh, WI for 4 years. Andy loves working with youth as they step towards adulthood and take greater ownership of their own faith. He joined the staff at River Shores in 2022.
Pastor Casey Getz
Casey is originally from Morton, IL. He graduated with a major in Chemistry from Trinity International University in 2002, which is where he met his wife Katie. After graduation he worked at Abbott Laboratories as a Chemistry Lab Technician for 2 years, while playing in the Christian band “Oak from Ash.” In 2004, he married Katie, started serving at Terrace Shores as a worship pastor, and began taking seminary classes by extension through Trinity. In 2009 he completed his Master of Divinity degree there. Casey and Katie then helped Terrace Shores plant a second site in Berlin, WI, “River Shores,” which was launched in September 2009. Casey also enjoys writing & recording music (See his website). The Getzes live in Berlin and have four children: Henry, Merian, Emmett, and Lincoln.
Other Leaders
Elders
Church Treasurer – Victoria Hill
Financial Secretary – Mike Kargl
Building and Grounds – Steve Verbust
Missions Team lead – Donn Wright
Hospitality Team – Tanya Pulvermacher (Potlucks), Becky Sell (Coffee), Ann McCarthy (Security)
Compassion Team – John Zinke (Calls, Visits), Belinda Stevens (Meals), Maureen Heet (Prayer), Kari Kittel (Cards)
