Meet Our Team

Chuck Lauver Lead Pastor


Chuck and Annette’s heart is to see people fall passionately in love with Jesus Christ!

With almost 30 years of ministry experience, Chuck brings an energy and relevance to leading the church.

Chuck holds a degree in Counseling Psychology as well as master level coursework in ministry and theology. Chuck recently completed his Bachelor’s of Nursing degree and serves at Mercy Hospital Fort Smith as an RN in the ICU.

He grew up in Great Falls, MT and has served the church in Montana, Texas, Florida and now Arkansas.

Annette is the Director of our Sonshine Christian Academy. She also leads our children’s ministry here at RVCN. Chuck and Annette have four children.

Emily and her husband Dalton reside in OKC.

Abby and her husband Nathan, reside in Fort Smith with their three children Eli, Sam and Allie

Amy who resides in OKC.

Kenneth and his wife Andrea , they reside in Houston, Texas.


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Son Shine Christian Academy Director


Ms. Annette is state certified in elementary education with 26 years of public education experience. She also holds additional certificates in Special Education as well as ESL.

Her love for children and learning is evident in her passion to partner with parents in the education of their young learners.

Annette also leads our children’s ministry here at RVCN.

She is married to Pastor Chuck.

Chuck and Annette have four children.

Emily and her husband Dalton reside in OKC.

Abby and her husband Nathan, reside in Fort Smith with their three children Eli, Sam and Allie

Amy who resides in OKC.

Kenneth and his wife Andrea , they reside in Houston, Texas.

Ms. Annette also loves spending time on her farm with her goats, chickens, donkeys and of course her kitties.

But her favorite is her Sheba Rosie!