Our Staff
Tom Griffith
Lead Pastor
Tom and his wife Brenda have been married for 35 years and have 4 children. Tom has been serving as the lead pastor at River of Life Church since 1985. Tom also is the Director of the Pierce Fellowship at the Gordon Conwell Boston Campus, providing mentoring and spiritual formation to seminary students. Additionally, he serves the prayer movement in Greater Boston and New England, often facilitating Prayer Summits in this region.
Tom received his Bachelor’s Degree (University of Florida); Masters of Divinity (Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary); Doctorate of Ministry (Gordon Conwell).
Denise Clark
Church Administrator
Andrew Fassett
Transition Coordinator
Andrew and his wife Kelly and their baby Abigail live in Dorchester in an intentional Christian community house. Andrew served as an officer in the Marine Corps for seven years prior to attending Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary's Boston Campus where he earned his Master of Divinity.
He is passionate about equipping people to live out God's mission in their lives. He is excited about where God is leading River of Life and what the future will hold.
Andrew received his Bachelor’s Degree (RPI); Masters of Divinity (Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, CUME)
Leadership Team
The staff and leadership here at River of Life is comprised of men and women who love, care and pray for every single person in the church. If you have questions for any of our staff, feel free to reach out to them. Feel free to email any of our leaders and you also are always welcome to call our office at 617-942-3586
