Meet our Staff
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Michael Lacobee
Lead Pastor / Elder
Michael and his wife, Heather, both grew up in Springfield and served at Crossway Baptist Church. Michael completed his Biblical Studies degree at Luther Rice before being called to plant a church in Omaha, Nebraska.
Michael became the lead pastor of River Stone Fellowship in 2017. The Lacobees have four children: Adalay, Millie, Nora, and Elsie.
Michael became the lead pastor of River Stone Fellowship in 2017. The Lacobees have four children: Adalay, Millie, Nora, and Elsie.
Court Ennis
Operations Pastor / Elder
Court and his wife, Emily grew up in Springfield. Court graduated from Southwest Baptist University in 2006 and served in various ministries before God called him to serve here in 2010.
Court became the Operations Pastor of River Stone Fellowship in 2017. The Ennis' have two children: Lucy and Liam.
Court became the Operations Pastor of River Stone Fellowship in 2017. The Ennis' have two children: Lucy and Liam.
Matt Sprinkle
Executive Pastor of Discipleship
Matt and his wife, Kari are from South Carolina. Matt Sprinkle has served in ministry roles since 2011, with a focus on student ministry after earning his undergraduate degree from North Greenville University. He is currently completing a Master’s in Christian Studies from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Matt is passionate about helping people know Jesus and equipping them to make Him known.
Matt came to River Stone in 2026. The Sprinkles have five children: Brantley, Sadie, Riley, Ellie, and Harper
Matt came to River Stone in 2026. The Sprinkles have five children: Brantley, Sadie, Riley, Ellie, and Harper
Heather Lacobee
Josh Clutter
Director of Kid's Ministry
Director of Next Gen Ministries
Heather is from Springfield, MO, after her and Pastor Michael planted a church in Omaha, NE. In 2017 God called them back to Nixa.
Heather began serving as the Director of KIDS Ministry in August of 2022. The Lacobees have four children: Adalay, Millie, Nora, and Elsie.
Heather began serving as the Director of KIDS Ministry in August of 2022. The Lacobees have four children: Adalay, Millie, Nora, and Elsie.
Josh grew up north of Kansas City, MO. After college at Southwest Baptist University, Josh joined the army. Josh came to River Stone in 2018 and began serving as the 56ers Director in 2020.
Josh has a daughter named Abigail.
Josh has a daughter named Abigail.
Elders
Gary Kirk
Lay Elder
Gary and his wife Nicole live in Republic
Deacons
Joshua Clutter
Randy Magers
Matt Raithel
Stephen Short
Bobby Suttles
Randy Magers
Matt Raithel
Stephen Short
Bobby Suttles