Our Team

Hi, I’m Riley, and welcome to Manna! I have the privilege of serving as the Lead Pastor of Manna Church in Coastal Virginia.

In 2017, I joined the Manna Church staff in Fayetteville, North Carolina, after serving 11 years on active duty in the United States Air Force. During my time in a Joint Special Operations environment, I married my best friend, Tasha, we started our family, and I earned my bachelor’s degree in Divinity from Manna University.

Tasha and I became members of Manna Church in 2011 and quickly began growing in our faith and leadership through Manna’s Growth Track. Alongside my military experience, I continued developing as a leader through biblical education and ministry training at Manna University. That equipping helped prepare me to answer God’s call into pastoral ministry, serving at Manna Church’s Ramsey Street and Cliffdale Sites in Fayetteville before being sent to plant Manna Churches in Coastal Virginia.

Beyond my role at Manna, I’m passionate about serving our community and partnering with organizations that make a difference. I currently serve as Board Chair of Care Net Peninsula, an organization dedicated to supporting women and families facing pregnancy decisions, and on the Pastoral Advisory Board for Free Kind, a ministry committed to combating human trafficking and helping survivors find freedom and restoration.

Tasha has served on the Manna Church staff since 2013, beginning in Manna Kids ministry. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Campbell University in 2014 and brings experience in early childhood education, ministry leadership, and organizational communications. Today, she serves on Manna Church’s Executive Team as our Director of Communications, helping shape how we communicate our vision, connect with people, and reach our community.

Together, we love building the local church, developing leaders, strengthening families, and helping people discover the life-changing love of Jesus. We believe God has called us to reach one more person, one more family, and one more community with the Gospel.

For the One!