Our Ministry Team
River of Praise Church is blessed to have anointed, committed and experienced staff.
Pastor Ron Peeples
Pastor Ron and Georgia Peeples have been our Senior Pastors since the year 2000. River of Praise has grown spiritually and in number under their anointed leadership.
Pastor Ron Peeples is energetic and excited as He preaches the Good new of Jesus our Savior, Healer, and Soon Coming King!
Sister Georgia is our choir director and works side by side with Pastor everyday
Dr. John Hayhurst
Dr. John Hayhurst is the dean of our local campus of Life Christian University. Dr. Hayhurst and his wife, Irma are a major blessing to us here at River of Praise. Irma works diligently in our Children's Department. John is a mighty preacher of the Word and is involved in many facets of ministry.
Pastor Ray Simmons
Pastor Ray Simmons came to know the Lord right here in this church more than forty years ago. He went on to evangelize and pastor churches all over the state of Florida before retiring and returning here. He heads up our Senior's Ministry. Under his leadership our Seniors department is flourishing . Come be a part of something wonderful.
Pastor Michael Chauncey
Praise and Worship is a vital part of our church and our everyday lives as believers. Pastor Michael Chauncey is our Worship leader. He also preaches for our Shepherd's cupboard ministry where every week we see souls won to Christ.
Lesla Veino
Lelsa is likely the voice that will greet you when you call our office. She will be happy to pray with you, encourage you and share a timely Word from the Lord. She keeps the day to day operations of River of Praise church running smoothly.
Penny Johnson
Penny is a fireball for Jesus! She teaches our Tuesday Bible Study at 1:30pm. You will see her colors flying every service with her praise banners lifted high in worship!
Scott Hirschberg
Scott is our new Youth Group leader. He has both the experience and vision to make a real difference in the lives of young people. He and his wife Jill are committed to leading teens to a deeper understanding of God's Word and to provide them with a solid foundation for their future success.Nancy Allen
Nancy Allen is one of our instructors at Life Christian University New Port Richey Campus. Nancy is a powerful preacher and a mighty prayer warrior. Nancy leads us in prayer every Thursday morning at 10:00 am in our Sanctuary. She is a powerful preacher.