MEET OUR LEADERS

 
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SCOTT & AUDRA FINDLEY

LEAD PASTORS

Pastor Scott is the lead and founding pastor of The Refuge. He and his wife, Audra, have been married since 1997 and have been serving in ministry together since that time. In 2007, they started The Refuge to be a beacon of hope for their community. Scott and Audra are both lifelong residents of the Russellville area who have a heart and passion to introduce people to Jesus and lead them into a Christ-filled life. They have two beautiful children, Seth and Lakyn.


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JERRY & DAWN MASTERS

  • CARE PASTORS

  • GROWTH TRACK

Jerry and Dawn moved to Arkansas in early 2016 from Arizona.  Both are ordained pastors and have spent many years together in ministry.  They are truly passionate about people, making everyone they come in contact with feel loved and accepted.  Both are passionate about ministry education and developing leaders in the church.  Together they founded Life Point Christian University in Glendale, Arizona, a school for educating future church leaders.  Dawn has been instrumental in helping develop L.I.F.T. Women's ministry at The Refuge.


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KEITH & KRISTY SANDERS

  • Pastoral Elders

  • ALTAR TEAM

Keith and Kristy are life-long residents of the River Valley area. They were married in 1987 and have served in the church together for most of their married lives. They have 3 grown sons who are also believers. They were led to The Refuge in March of 2012. They fell in love with the church and have been faithful ever since, serving in many different capacities over the years. They have a passion to see lives changed and introduce people to the love of Jesus.


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RENEA EMMONS

  • KIDS PASTOR

Renea has been serving in ministry since 2011. Her impact at The Refuge has been great.  It is clear that she has the heart and the passion to help others. She is also the lead visionary for all things kids ministry.


ELDER TEAM

  • Scott and Audra Findley

  • Jerry and Dawn Masters

  • Keith and Kristy Sanders

  • Renea Emmons

The Pastoral Lead Team (or elders) are responsible for the spiritual direction of the church, teaching, leading its people, and modeling the Christian life for all believers.