LEADERSHIP
Three Rivers' vision and pastoral care is led by our pastor and elders. Mercy ministry is led by our deacons. The members carry out the work of ministry in their areas of influence.
Teaching Elder
Rev. Spencer Murphy
Pastor Spencer is an ordained teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church in America. He is accountable to the session at Three Rivers Presbyterian Church in Grove, OK.
Spencer grew up in a small town north of Spokane, WA. He was raised in a Christian home and from an early age remembers learning about Jesus, the Bible, and salvation by grace alone. He grew up loving sports, the outdoors, and being with his family. He received a B.A. and M.A. in philosophy from Gonzaga University. After teaching philosophy for many years at local colleges in Washington State, the Lord called him to full-time pastoral ministry. He attended Covenant Theological Seminary where he received a Master of Divinity from Covenant Seminary. He was ordained as a teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church in America in 2022. Before being called to Three Rivers Presbyterian Church in Grove, he served as an Assistant Pastor for two years at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Issaquah, Washington.
He and Katrina have been married since 2016. They have two daughters: Nora and Charlotte. They love living in Oklahoma, especially in Grove. When not working, he enjoys spending time with his family, being outdoors, playing sports, reading, and rooting for Gonzaga Basketball.
Ruling Elders
Bo Byers (bio coming soon)
Justin Chizmar (bio coming soon)
Deacons
Ricky Couch (bio coming soon)
Clayton Baker (bio coming soon)
