Scott Elgersma

Interests: I love music, all types. I listen to classic rock, contemporary Christian, classical, just about anything. I can’t say I’m a fan of Country Music—sorry. I love to read novels and am a big fan of war history from most of the conflicts of the last 100 years. If we don’t understand history, we’re doomed to repeat it. I love to find fun places to eat. I like local places that have a hometown feel. Savarino’s sandwich shop is my new favorite. I like to watch sports, hang out with other families, and although I’m a little ashamed to say it, I like to go the beach. I didn’t used to, but Kristin, my lovely wife, has conned me into going enough times that I like it. I love learning and one of my favorite things is being able to integrate new things that I’m learning about God’s incredible creation into my sermons. 

Bio: Scott has been married to Kristin since the mid-90s and they are still deeply in love. They have 3 children; Katie, Kamryn and Troy who enrich their lives greatly. Scott has served churches in Visalia and Hayward, CA and came to The River in 2010. He loves watching youth sports, reading, and recently he got back into wood-working on his days off. He is passionate about preaching God’s Word and desires people to not only come to know Jesus as their Savior, but also growing in their understanding of what it means to serve them in their own unique context.