Our Vision & Values

The River Mission Statement

WE EXIST TO BE A LIFE GIVING, FAITH IGNITING CHURCH TO THE GULF COAST REGION

GOD’S PRESENCE - You will often hear us say, “His Presence is Priority!”

We value the Presence of God in our services as well as our every day lives. An encounter with Him

is the only thing that will truly change our lives.

GOD’S POWER - We value the Holy Spirit and the work that He does in our lives.

The Holy Spirit activates believers in order to demonstrate the power of Heaven on earth!

GOD’S PEOPLE - We value every person and believe that everyone should have the opportunity

to hear the Gospel! We strive to equip the church through teaching and preaching the Word of God

in a relevant and applicable way to become better and successful Christians.

L O V E (John 13:35)

We love first.

F A I T H (Ephesians 3:20)

We have faith in God, faith in people and faith for miracles.

G E N E R O S I T Y (2 Corinthians 9:7)

We give only to give, not to get.

S E R V E (Matthew 23:11)

We use our hands to show our hearts.

W O R S H I P (Psalms 47:1)

We use our lives to express God’s worth.

P R A Y E R (James 5:16)

We believe in the power of prayer, and when we pray, things change.

E X C E L L E N C E (Colossians 3:23)

We hold ourselves to a very high standard in our words, appearance and actions.

H O N O R (Philippians 2:3)

We reverence God, value people and demonstrate our gratitude.

S P I R I T L E D (Psalms 119:105)

We welcome the Holy Spirit to direct what we do.

K I N G D O M P E O P L E (Galatians 3:28)

We do everything to advance the Kingdom of Heaven.

K N O W G O D (Matthew 7:21-23)

“[I pray]… that you may know Him better [personally].” EPHESIANS 1:17-18

F I N D F R E E D O M (James 5:16)

“[I pray]… that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened [focused and clear].” EPHESIANS 1:17-18

D I S C O V E R P U R P O S E (Romans 12:6)

“[I pray]… that you may know the hope to which he has called you.” EPHESIANS 1:17-18

M A K E A D I F F E R E N C E (1 Peter 4:10)

“[I pray]… that you may grasp .” EPHESIANS 1:17-18