MEET OUR TEAM

Five Rivers Church is led by people who love Jesus, love His Church, and care deeply about helping others live, love, and lead like Jesus.


Our team includes staff who serve in a variety of areas, from Sunday gatherings and next generation ministries to missions, communication, and care. We are grateful for the people God has brought together to help lead, serve, and shepherd our church family.

Lead pastor

  • Tracy serves as Lead Pastor at Five Rivers, helping our church family understand Scripture, follow Jesus in everyday life, and bring the hope of God’s Kingdom into the places we live, work, learn, and lead.


    Tracy has served in full-time ministry since 1986, including roles as a children’s pastor, family pastor, and lead pastor. He has also taught graduate courses at Cincinnati Christian Seminary and written curriculum for Standard Publishing.


    Tracy and his wife, Beth, have been married since 1992 and are proud parents of three married children—Stephen and Nicki, Rebekah and Jordan, and Matthew and Monika—and five beloved grandchildren. His greatest joy is spending time with his family, especially being “Pop” to his grandkids.

Ministry Staff

  • KIM GASS - H2O Kids

    Kim leads H2O Kids at Five Rivers and has a deep passion for helping children know Jesus in a way that shapes their lives for eternity.


    She has served in children’s ministry and church leadership in Dayton, Ohio, and Northern Virginia, and holds a degree in elementary education from Wright State University.


    Kim and her husband, John, met in youth group and were married in 1987. They have three daughters—Brandi, Chelsea, and Emily. Kim treasures time with family and friends and especially enjoys remodeling her home with John.

  • ANTHONY HOUK - Music

    Anthony leads the worship band at Five Rivers, choosing songs, leading the team, and helping create meaningful moments of worship during our Sunday gatherings. He also works closely with our sound and tech teams to help Sundays run smoothly and support the people serving behind the scenes.


    Anthony has a heart for worship and a desire to help our church family encounter Jesus as we gather together.

  • DIANA POWERS - Ministry Coordinator

    Diana serves behind the scenes to help ministry happen well at Five Rivers. From supporting ministry leaders and coordinating supplies to working with vendors and caring for important details, Diana helps create space for others to serve and lead.


    Her heart for helping people and strengthening teams is a gift to our church family as we live, love, and lead like Jesus together.

  • THOMAS SIAFA - Missions

    Thomas serves as the Global Missions Director at Five Rivers Church. Originally from Liberia, Thomas and his wife, Massah, came to the United States in 1993 during the civil war.


    Thomas is an ordained pastor and also leads Heart For Africa Ministries, planting churches and supporting pastors in Liberia. His heart for missions helps Five Rivers stay connected to what God is doing around the world.


    Thomas and Massah were married in 1985 and have four grown children and eight grandchildren. In his free time, Thomas enjoys watching basketball and soccer.

  • CASEY VOGEL - Youth Intern

    Casey serves with Five Rivers Youth and has a passion for helping students grow in their faith, navigate life’s challenges, and discover their God-given purpose.


    That passion was shaped during his three years serving as Chaplain at East Dayton Christian School. Casey is currently studying Biblical History at Cedarville University.


    In his free time, Casey enjoys volleyball, running, working out, gaming, camping, and spending time with family and friends.

  • BETH WRIGHT - Communications

    Beth serves in communications at Five Rivers, helping share stories, next steps, and opportunities for people to connect, grow, and serve.


    Beth and her husband, Tracy, have been doing ministry together since their marriage in 1992. Over the years, she has served in youth ministry, women’s ministry, pregnancy crisis ministry, communications, and care ministry.


    Beth has a heart for helping people take their next step and seeing unreligious people discover how much God loves them. Her greatest joy is spending time with her family, especially being “Nana” to her grandchildren.