Everything we are, believe and do at River of Grace is based upon Jesus. He has changed our whole perspective on life, death, love and shame. He changes everything. We'd love to interact with you about what he says, who he is and what he does for all who turn to him. Consider THE STORY link on our front page, or contact us for some personal dialogue on our favorite subject: Jesus.

Everything about us is about Jesus (Colossians 1:16).  In obedience to him, we at River of Grace are trying to live to make more Christians and better Christians (Matthew 28:19-20). This is our vision. 

We say that “River of Grace is a gospel-centered, missional church community committed to making disciples (growth)." These words aren't meant to be secret code words for insiders, but they do need some explanation.

• By Gospel, we're referring to the best news in all of human history. God made us for his pleasure and our joy. Our distrust of his goodness and subsequent rebellion from his ways has left us a mess. We're all sinners. Really bad people. God is love and He is just. His compassion moved him to come to our rescue, making his son Jesus the hero of eternity. Jesus came as the God-man to show us the truth of reality and to satisfy God's justice by sacrificing himself as a substitute for the punishment we all deserve. Jesus not only took on our sin, but conquered our other great enemy, death, through his resurrection. The only response appropriate to Jesus is humble confession that "yes, I am a wreck" and the simple declaration, "Jesus, you're my only Savior."
• By Missional we're suggesting Christians be Jesus in their world (1 Peter 2:12), and speaking Jesus to our world (Acts 1:8).
• By Community we aspire to be the family of God by creating an accepting, loving, caring environment centered on the presence and grace of Jesus. (Hebrews 10:24-25)
  
• By Discipleship we mean growth. Discipleship is facilitating mentoring relationships that promote maturity in Christ (2 Timothy 2:2).    Our discipleship focuses on the head (knowledge), heart (character), and hands (skill).

About Our Beliefs

During worship we attempt to blend the best of historic and contemporary worship expressions. We focus on Jesus. He is the one who matters. Our gatherings express who we are as an eclectic, authentic, welcoming congregation, seeking to give the Lord our best in life and worship.

We practice the biblical leadership strategy that entrusts to the Elders the authority and responsibility for overseeing the church. (Acts 20:28-35; 1 Timothy 3:1-7; 1 Peter 5:1-4) Our Elders have delegated ongoing leadership to full-time pastors who are called, gifted and trained. Specific ongoing ministry oversight is delegated to both paid staff and volunteer ministry leaders.  These ministry leaders fulfill the biblical role of deacons (Acts 6:1-7; 1 Timothy 3:8-13).

To meet our leaders click the links     Pastor & Elders

Family - everyone matters, belongs, and contributes. 
Missionaries - everyone is sent to be light and share truth in love.
Servants - we all contribute, sacrifice and share.
Learners - everyone is meant to love God with their minds.

The River of Grace is eclectic, multi-generational, evangelical, historic, multi-denominational, curious, devoted, imperfect, biblical, spiritual, broken, hungry and most of the time fun.   But RoG is also a “merged” church.  In October of 2005, two different congregations came together to form RoG.  Grace Bible Fellowship had been in existence since the early 90’s and The River Church was started in 2002.  But we can do more together than we can do apart, and since Jesus wants his church family to be united, well it made sense.  You’re welcomed to join us as we journey into the history God is writing through us.

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Other stuff about us that you might be interested in..

• Our View on Baptism
• Child Dedication
• Alcohol Statement
• Child Protection Policy