Our Pastoral Team
Meet the team who has leadership responsibility and sets the vision of SG Parra
Riley Spring
Lead Pastor
Riley is the Lead Pastor of Sovereign Grace Church Parramatta. He is married to Maddison (Maddie), and together they have four children, Evie, Jasper, Judah and Zoe! They have been married for 12 years after falling in love at their local High School in the Sutherland Shire. They love Jesus, His Church, and inviting people to celebrate Him. Riley has a Bachelor of Economics (USYD), a Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) (UNSW) and graduated from the Sovereign Grace Pastor’s College in 2018. He enjoys the footy (NRL!), smoking meat, and music…though he has no musical talent, just stand next to him on a Sunday…!
Richard Song
Pastoral CANDIDATE
Richard is completing a Pastoral Internship as he seeks to discern God’s calling on his life. He is currently undergoing the Pastoral Candidacy program with Sovereign Grace whilst also working as a strategic analyst in broadcasting. He is married to Rebecca and together they have three children, Lucas, Eleanor, and Nora. He has Bachelor of Engineering and an MBA from UTS. He has graduated from the Sovereign Grace Australia Pastors and Planters Academy. Richie loves AFL, running, and K Pop.
Joel Seric
CHURCH PLANTING INTERN
Joel has had a heart for Pastoral ministry for some time and is currently completing a Pastoral Internship at Sovereign Grace Church Parramatta whilst also working as a high school teacher at Toongabbie Christian School. He is married to Jamie and together they have two children, Amaliah and Tobias. We are walking forward in faith hoping to send out this precious family to plant a church in Blacktown in the next couple of years. He has a Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Theology (SMBC). He has graduated from the Sovereign Grace Australia Pastors and Planters Academy. Joel enjoys Crossfit and all things gardening.