Jason & Shannon Tonn
Lead Pastor
Jason and Shannon Tonn have had over 23 years of full time ministry experience. They have ministered as youth pastors in Green Bay, Wisconsin and at Christian Life Center in Missoula. Jason first felt God’s call to plant a church in East Missoula in 2002. God has faithfully opened doors to bring the Tonns to the place in their lives where in April 2008 RIVER OF LIFE launched its first service.
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Seth & Ramona Tinberg
Worship Pastor
Seth and Ramona are originally from Chicago, IL. Raised by Pastor/Church Planters, Seth has always had a passion for ministry. Ramona’s love for God only fueled that fire. Seth studied Church Leadership and Music at Central Bible College and served as a Worship Pastor in Berwyn, IL for 7 years. In 2019, God started leading them out to Missoula, and in February 2020 they joined RIVER OF LIFE as Worship Pastors. Seth and Ramona love spending time in the outdoors with their son, Archer, and their two labradors, Duke and Saydee.
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Angela & Jason Johnson
Outreach Pastor
Jason and Angela are a vital part of our RIVER of LIFE team. Angela is a graduate of River School of Ministry with a bachelor's degree in Biblical Theology. Bringing church to our community through outreach is a driving force for Jason and Angela. Angela is also passionate about helping people find their place in ministry. Their heart to win the lost is a major reason our outreach programs continue to thrive.
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Hunter & Sierra Tonn
Youth Pastor
Hunter serves as RIVER OF LIFE’s youth pastor and with the help of his wife Sierra and an amazing youth staff they oversee a vibrant growing youth ministry (Frontline Youth). This is not just activities for teenagers, but a full-on Wednesday night worship gathering. Teenagers are encouraged to make relationships with each other, but most importantly with God.
406-214-3803
Jason & Shannon Tonn
Lead Pastor
Jason and Shannon Tonn have had over 23 years of full time ministry experience. They have ministered as youth pastors in Green Bay, Wisconsin and at Christian Life Center in Missoula. Jason first felt God’s call to plant a church in East Missoula in 2002. God has faithfully opened doors to bring the Tonns to the place in their lives where in April 2008 River of Life launched its first service.
406-214-3803
Jonathan & Hannah Zigler
Connections Pastor
Jonathan has served as a youth pastor for just shy of 6 years in Plains, MT. Hannah joined in that ministry when they got married in 2020. They served together as youth pastors until, in early 2023, they felt called to accept the job position of Connections Pastor/Tech Team Director at RIVER OF LIFE. Jonathan studied Ministry Leadership though Northwest University as well as being credentialed through the Assembly of God, while Hannah graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Business, also through Northwest University. The Ziglers have a heart to see the lost be welcomed into the family of Heaven.
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Logan & Ravin Tonn
River Kidz Director
Logan is currently pursuing his dreams at Canvas College, where he is diligently working towards a degree in Ministry Leadership, set to graduate in 2024. Over the past three years as an intern at Canvas College, he has had the privilege of immersing himself in this transformative environment, learning, and growing. During this time he had the honor of witnessing his wife, Ravin, walk across the stage in 2023, graduating with a degree in Ministry Leadership from Canvas College. He is passionate about creating an engaging and nurturing space where young hearts can connect, learn and flourish in their faith journey. Through his studies at Canvas College, he has gained a solid foundation in Ministry Leadership, equipping him with the skills, knowledge, and insight needed to guide and lead children in their exploration of faith. He is committed to fostering an atmosphere of inclusivity, understanding, and genuine connection, ensuring that each child feels seen, valued, and empowered.
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Tyana Woods
Church Administrator
Tyana's administrative gifting plays a crucial role in ensuring that the day-to-day operations of the church run smoothly. Tyana is known for her meticulous attention to detail and her organizational prowess, which are invaluable assets when it comes to managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and the daily working of the church. Her compassionate nature contribute to the smooth functioning of church activities and foster a welcoming environment for all.
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Tara Mudd
Administrative Assistant
Tara Mudd is a dedicated member of our church team, having joined in October 2022. She possesses a deep passion for serving others and utilizes her exceptional administrative skills to contribute to the success of our church's activities and operations.
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Stacy & Zeb Anschuetz
Star Valley Directors
Zeb and Stacy are our Outpost Directors for Star Valley. Their heart to reach out to their community sparked this church plant. In 2019, Zeb felt a call from the Lord to plant a church in Star Valley, Wyoming. After much prayer, Zeb felt the Lord's confirmation to partner with the church he had attended while living in Missoula, Montana, which is RIVER OF LIFE . In July of 2020, Zeb and his wife Stacy began offering church services in their home, simulcasting River of Life's sermons while Zeb began school to become ordained as a Pastor. Church services continued in their home for 9 months until the Lord opened the door to lease a building in Afton, Wyoming. Through many blessings from the Lord, RIVER OF LIFE Star Valley began offering church services in the building April 2021.
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Ted & Ida Mwango
Malawi Directors
Ted L. Mwango and Ida Puliwa Mwango were born in Mulanje district in the southern district of Malawi. After graduating in 2012, Ted worked in the civil service and non-profit world before joining Ida in managing a non-profit charity she founded in her community in Mulanje. Othakarhaka (which means “passing on the kindness”) works with volunteer men, women and community leaders as a way of responding to social issues facing the elderly, vulnerable girls and orphans. In 2020, Ted and Ida were connected with RIVER OF LIFE and Ted began pursuing Ministry Studies under the sponsorship of RIVER OF LIFE . Ted and Ida have two children, Teddy and Joel.
