Riverside’s Leadership Team (LT) is the group of members that have been chosen by the congregation to lead Riverside. The LT is responsible for building, maintaining and overseeing the spiritual welfare of Riverside and for directing and overseeing all Riverside ministries and organizational duties. The LT includes our Senior Pastor and Riverside members of appropriate character, giftedness, and call. (1 Timothy 3:1-13, Titus 1:5-9, Acts 6:1-4) Each LT member has particular ministries that they advocate for.
If you have questions for the LT, you can contact them collectively at lt@rcovenant.org or individually via their emails below.
Elizabeth Fassel
aefassel@gmail.com
Elizabeth grew up in West Lafayette and graduated from Purdue University in 2002. Growing up, she attended church on a regular basis with her family. Elizabeth married her best friend Adam in 2009, which is when she began developing a personal relationship with God. Her desire to know God on a deeper level grew stronger with the birth of her two children. Since attending Riverside Covenant Church, Elizabeth has enjoyed participating in the women’s Bible studies, her pod, and volunteering in the nursery. She is excited about how she has seen God work in her life during the past several years.
While not working, Elizabeth loves to read, watch movies, and spend time with her family. She enjoys spending time outside, and feels the most relaxed when camping with her family.
Roxie Zuercher
Roxie Zuercherzuercher3@gmail.com
Roxie grew up in Olivet, Michigan and graduated from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor’s degree in Education and Master’s degree in Library Science. Through Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship on campus, Roxie came to know Jesus as her personal Lord and Savior. It was during this time that she met, found her soul mate, and married Dennis in 1972. Roxie and Dennis have five children and five grandchildren. After thirty-five plus years of teaching and or library work, Roxie retired and eventually Dennis retired, too. Retirement led them to West Lafayette in 2014 to be near family and a new job of babysitting Zeke, their grandson.
It is a delightful God-gift to discover Riverside Covenant Church just a few blocks from their home. At Riverside, Roxie has participated in small groups, women’s Bible studies, Pods, prayer ministry, and huddle. Roxie also likes to challenge people to have God-Hunt Sightings daily and share them.
Randy Bogan
rlbogan@comcast.net
Randy is married to Linda and they have two adult children—Wes who is married to Heather and Cristy who is married to Kory Arvin—and grandsons Mason and Ean. Retired after 30 years as a paid and volunteer firefighter, he is completing his second career as a heavy equipment operator for IUOE Local 103.
While a member of Riverside since 2006, Randy has served in the Welcome, River Guides, Pods, Prayer and Facilities Ministries. Currently he is a Riverside men’s pod leader and has previously participated in many pods and Bible studies. He is also active in Bible Study Fellowship and the Lafayette Great Banquet. When not working he enjoys family time and outdoor activities.
Ann Amato
AnnAmato225@gmail.com
Ann grew up in Bluffton, Indiana. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Purdue University in 1993, and acquired her CPA license a few years later. She worked in public accounting for 16 years, and is currently working as the controller of Kettelhut Construction. In 2013, she married Michael and became a stepmother to Ashley & Giovanni. She grew up attending a United Church of Christ with her family. She committed her life to Christ her freshman year at Purdue, and continues to strive to grow in her faith. Since attending Riverside, she has had the privilege of serving as a Stephen Leader, participating in the women’s bible studies and a marriage pod, and working with the library team. When not at work or keeping up with her family, she loves to read, create stained glass pieces, and is striving towards a black belt in TaeKwonDo.
Brett Giltmier
brettgiltmier@gmail.com
Brett grew up in suburban Chicago and is a lifelong Christian. He earned a B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois and is currently employed as an Operations Manager with Evonik Corporation. Brett and his wife Leanna moved to the Lafayette area from Minneapolis, MN in 2003. He has three children – Andrew (attending the University of Cincinnati), Megan, and Nick (both at WLJSHS).
Since beginning to attend Riverside in 2015, Brett has enjoyed Men’s Ministry activities (including the Thursday morning Men’s Pod), supporting the children’s and youth ministries, and serving in Ecuador on the 2017 mission trip. Outside of work, Brett spends time training for several half marathons a year and sharing Megan and Nick’s band and soccer activities.
Chuck Moeschberger
cmoeschberger@gmail.com
Chuck is a family man and a business owner. Chuck and his wife, Brandi, have three children: Izzi, Roxi and Cooper. Chuck is a licensed home inspector in the greater Lafayette area.
Chuck was baptized during a youth event in 2002 in Kokomo, IN and strives to be a solid Christian leader in his household, as well as in the church. He has a passion for problem solving and taking care of others.
Chuck has served on Riverside’s Pastoral Relations Committee for about a year and really enjoys the early morning Men’s pod, his pod and playing the drums on Sunday.
Ralph Moller, Senior Pastor
Ralph Moller, Senior Pastorrmoller@rcovenant.org
Ralph and his wife, Teresa, moved to West Lafayette from San Francisco, California where Ralph served as the Senior Pastor of Lifehouse Covenant Church. Prior to serving Lifehouse, Ralph was the Senior Pastor at Heartland Covenant Church in Ripon, California and planted Westhigh Church in Cary, North Carolina.
Ralph earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Washington, a Master of Divinity degree from Bethel Theological Seminary, and a certificate in Spiritual Direction from North Park Theological Seminary. He has been ordained to Word and Sacrament in the Evangelical Covenant Church since 1995.
Before experiencing God’s call into pastoral ministry, Ralph spent several years working as a Project Engineer for Exxon and 6 years on Navigators campus staff at University of California San Diego.
Ralph and Teresa (a Registered Nurse) have been married for over 30 years and have three children in their 20’s who live in different parts of the United States.