Lead PASTOR
Tim Schulte

About Tim

Tim was born and raised in the St. Louis area. Before entering the ministry, he spent several years as a heavy duty truck mechanic, several years as a mechanic with high end exotic cars, and eventually traded the wrenches for a hammer and owned and operated his own residential construction business for 15 years. Tim began his journey into ministry in 1999 as a youth volunteer and then as a youth director at The River at Eureka in 2008. He answered the call to pastoral ministry in 2010 and completed his seminary studies at Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary (Evanston, IL) in July 2017. Tim was appointed as the associate pastor at The River at Eureka in 2012 and began serving as the lead pastor in February 2017.

Tim is also a frequent guest on Total Christian Television (TCT Network) as a panelist on their popular "Ask The Pastor" show.

Favorite things about Eureka

Great community spirit, easy access to amazing hiking and mountain biking trails, skiing at Hidden Valley, and the "everyday wedding cake" at Sarah's Cake Shop.

Family

Sherri, his amazing wife (and high school sweetheart) have been married for over 38 years. They have two wonderful daughters and an awesome son (plus two great sons in law and a delightful daughter in law), and eight beautiful grandchildren.

Favorite activities

Hanging out with family and friends, off-road adventures in his Jeep, mountain biking, hiking, stand up paddle boarding, downhill skiing, fly fishing, and traveling.

Anything still on the bucket list?

Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, conquering the Rubicon trail in the Jeep, downhill skiing somewhere in the US in May, September, and October; all of the other months have already been checked off of the bucket list!

ABOUT DAVID

After moving all around the United States due to business and military responsibilities, David settled in the St. Louis area over 30 years ago and considers it home. David is bivocational working as both a Pastor and a Regional Director for a large international company. Having spent most of his adult life managing people and keeping them on the right path professionally, he is now committed to helping people find the path to Christ and eternal salvation. David and his family have spent nearly 20 years worshiping at The River at Eureka and have laid down roots and deep relationships in both the church and the community. 

Favorite things about Eureka
The small town feel and values. Amazing people that would help anyone in need. The rolling hills and bluffs along with the majestic Meramec river. A wonderful group of local businesses that always step up for their community when called on. A true 'Americana' town!

Family
He has been married to the love of his life Jenny for 20+ years. Has 4 amazing kids, 1 grandson (hopefully the 1st of many), and not to be left out, Jinx, his Golden Retriever!

Favorite activities
Anything and everything outside. Wood working. Hiking and camping. Drawing and reading. Steelers football and Cardinals baseball. Boating (or anything on or near the water for that matter). Favorite hobby by far is being a husband and father and Grandpa!

Anything still on the bucket list?
To travel out West (and across the US) with Jenny and see everything there is to see in this amazing country. Move into ministry full time. Never losing appreciation for my wife, family and what's really important. Travel to Israel and walk where Jesus walked.

Sherri Schulte
 

Please contact Sherri Schulte via email at office1@the-river.church 

Jenny Babb

About Jenny

Jenny has lived in the area her whole life, growing up on a 500 acre farm in Robertsville, MO.  She worked in the direct sales industry until the birth of her daughter in 2008, when she became a stay at home mom.  As a regular attendee of The River at Eureka, Jenny was very excited when a position opened in children/youth ministry this last January.  She officially began her role as Director of Family Ministries on Jan. 17, 2017.

Favorite things about Eureka
Family oriented community, fun events, Joe Boccardi's pizza, and ice cream at Spooners.

Family
Awesome husband of 15 years, David.  Daughter Ella (13), stepdaughter Lauren (22), and stepsons Chris (25) and Adam (29)

Favorite activities
Spending time with family, vegetable gardening, RV-ing, and crafting.

On the bucket list
Taking a RV trip to Yellowstone and Glacier Park, talking my husband into letting us buy chickens

Richelle VanderVeen

ABOUT Richelle

Hi! I’m Richelle VanderVeen, and I am so excited to be stepping into the role of Youth Group Ministry Leader here at The River at Eureka. My husband Randy and I moved to Eureka from St. Charles in 2024, and we have been members of the church since June of that year. From the very beginning, this community has truly felt like home, and we are so grateful to be part of what God is doing here.

Serving is a big part of who we are as a family. The first week here I was invited to sing in the traditional service choir and of course said yes! There are many other areas we participate in as well. Randy and I help serve as Liturgists during the first service, and my daughter Mila and I help Jenny with XStream Kids Ministry. I also sit on the Vision Board Team. Randy, myself and Braxton are part of a small group that meets every Sunday immediately following the first service here at the River, and Randy and I also host a small group together. We genuinely love being involved and helping wherever there is a need.

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Contact me:
Richelle.VanderVeen@The-River.Church

Scott Springman

About Scott

Scott was born in St Louis and raised in Eureka. He has lived in and around the Eureka area his entire life. After graduating from the University of Missouri-St Louis in 2009 with an BA of Arts in English he pursued a career in window tinting. Having retired his tool belt in 2017 he is now working in Eureka in the banking industry. Scott entered ministry in 2009 as Director of the Youth Praise Team at The River at Eureka. In 2015 Scott was appointed Praise Team Director for The River at Eureka's contemporary service.

Favorite Things About Eureka:
The community in Eureka is amazing. History is rich in the Eureka area. Scott likes O'Dells and Joe Boccardi's.

Interests:
Scott enjoys playing video games in his free time. His favorite types of video games are role playing games. He is always playing music and learning new instruments...with strings. Scott also likes to go to concerts and has a serious passion for music.. He is an 80's cartoon kid who still likes to watch Transformers and Thundercats! Scott also runs for fun in his free time.

Please contact Scott Springman via email at scott.springman@the-river.church or cell at 314-560-2990 if you'd like more information about the Praise Team. You can also visit with Scott on Sunday mornings after the worship services.