Pastors
Ryan and Mary Meade
Ryan and Mary Meade are the founding Pastors of RiverLife Wilmington. Together with their three young adult children, they have been an integral part of the RiverLife family for over 21 years and served in various capacities at RiverLife Mooresville, including Ryan’s 10-year tenure as an Elder.
Ryan and Mary relocated to Wilmington in June 2023, and they are excited to step into all God has for this special community. Their mission is to create a welcoming and hospitable environment where everyone can feel like they are part of a famiy. They desire to empower individuals to live a life that reflects the richness and fullness of the Kingdom of God.
Worship Leader
Trey Burke
Trey has been leading worship and heading up the worship ministry team at RiverLife Wilmington since May of 2025, when he and his wife moved from Charlotte.
Trey is a creative songwriter and producer, and works in the music production industry. He is passionate about shepherding creative people so they see the redemptive and kingdom power of their work in all contexts, church and beyond.
His wife Mackenzie also serves on the worship team and works at UNCW in Campus Recreation.