Our Elders

Dwight Adkins

Wife, Shannon Adkins

Phil Blankenship

Wife, Tanessa Blankenship

Ryan Navy

Wife, Allison Navy

Our Lead Pastor

Ryan Navy

Pastor Ryan Navy is the Lead Pastor and founder of River Valley Church, which he planted in 2015. He holds a degree in Theology from Tri-State Bible College and is passionate about preaching God’s Word while helping people grow in their relationship with Christ. In addition to serving the church, Ryan also serves as President of the West Virginia Convention of Southern Baptists.

Ryan and his wife, Allison, have been married for 14 years and have three children: Aubrey, Bentley, and Charis. Together, they are grateful to serve and invest in the life of River Valley Church and its community.

Meet the team.

Ryan Navy

Lead Pastor

Tanessa Blankenship

Pastoral Assistant

Phil Blankenship

Executive Pastor

Travis Edwards

Worship Pastor

Ryan Smith

Family Pastor

Chris Railey

Student Pastor