OUR TEAM

Rita Bailey

Rita and her husband, Brad, lived in Lincoln before moving to Ashland close to 5 years ago. They have 5 children and 10 grandchildren which makes for quite a houseful when they’re all together.

Prior to joining the RCC staff, she worked in Lincoln as a middle school math teacher before retiring after 25 years. She enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends.

If you were to ask her, she would tell you that her heart for Riverview is the hope that every person who walks through our doors would feel welcomed and cared for. That every person would know, for certain, that the God of the universe loves them and seeks to have a personal relationship with them.

Administrative Support

Maris Buller

Maris grew up in western Nebraska before meeting her husband, Lonnie. Before joining the RCC team, she worked as a respiratory therapist for 21 years.

Maris greatly enjoys spending time with their four kids and spending time baking.

If you were to ask her, she would tell you that her heart for Riverview is to see kids walking with Jesus and wants to pursue RCC’s mission of bringing glory to God by helping people find Jesus and experience true life in Him.

Kids Life Director

Tim Karges

Tim is a native Nebraskan (Go Big Red)! He met his wife, Elissa, in college and they are blessed with two boys, Noah and Abraham. Tim received a Master’s of Divinity and a Master’s of Theological Studies degree through Midwestern Theological Seminary in Kansas City.

Tim loves going on adventures with his family. He also loves reminiscing about the Huskers in the 90s (or anything else in the 90s) and discussing J.R.R. Tolkien.

If you were to ask him, he would tell you that his heart for Riverview is to see people go deeper in their faith and worship. It is impossible to reach the depths of God. He always has more for us!

Lead Pastor

Daniel Kerr

Daniel grew up in Nebraska. After college he served as a Marine for six years abroad before deciding “There’s No Place Like Nebraska!” Upon returning home, Daniel met his wife Bailey, entered pastoral ministry, and completed his master's degree through Denver Seminary.

Daniel and Bailey now have three children and love spending time together sharing good meals and exploring board games far beyond Candy Land and Monopoly.

If you were to ask him, Daniel would tell you that his heart for Riverview is shaped by his conviction that the church is God’s instrument for bearing witness to the hope of Christ in a lost and hurting world. He is passionate about helping people experience the flourishing life found in Him.

Associate Pastor of Discipleship

Michelle Powell

Michelle and her husband, Mark, have lived in Ashland for the last 18 years where they’ve been busy raising their six children and one nephew.

Michelle loves that there is "never a dull moment" in her large family. With each twist and turn of family life, there’s always another opportunity to trust God.

If you were to ask her, she would tell you that her heart for Riverview is to see God transforming ladies from the inside out. There’s nothing better than having a front-row seat to all that God continues to do through coming alongside side of people through care and support.

Care & Support Director

Doug Rethwisch

Doug grew up in Randolph, Nebraska, and has spent much of his life in Nebraska before moving with his family to Arkansas and Texas. After working for years as an electrician in the industrial field, God began redirecting Doug’s path toward vocational ministry. He most recently served as a Student Pastor in Texas before God opened the door for his family to return to Nebraska and join the staff at Riverview Community Church.

Doug and his wife, Bree, have been married since 2012 and have four kids: Lillian, Cora, Cyprus, and Ruby. As a family, they love spending time together, cheering on the Huskers, and traveling to new places. After their time away, they’re excited to call Nebraska home again and become part of the Ashland community.

If you were to ask him, Doug’s heart for student ministry is rooted in a desire to see young people develop a faith that is truly their own. He is passionate about helping students know God, grow deeper in their relationship with Christ, and go live out their faith in schools, homes, and communities. His desire is for Student Life to be a place where students are known, discipled, challenged, and equipped to follow Jesus for a lifetime.

Youth Pastor

Jeff Sabin

Jeff grew up in Illinois and moved to Nebraska in the early 1990’s. He and his wife Tricia met and got married in Broken Bow. A few years later they moved to Eagle, Nebraska where they raised their two children, Amanda and Nathan. They moved to Ashland as empty nesters in 2023.

The part time position of Worship Director at RCC combines Jeff’s lifelong passion for music and his background in technology and broadcasting. Jeff works full time as the Operations Manager at WOWT-TV in Omaha.

If you would ask him, he would tell you that his heart for Riverview is to see people truly engage in heartfelt corporate worship and then take that passion for God with them throughout the week.