Message from Chris Finally ! , It has felt like it took 40 years for us to launch River of Life community church website. I am very excited. We are still in the early days so please if there are any wrong spellings (because my spelling is terrible) let me know. We hope any new...
Our Mission REACHING THE LOST Luke 15:4-7; Acts 8: 26-38; Matt 28:19, 20. RAISING THE BELIEVER Acts 2: 41-46; Mark. 16:16; 2 Timothy. 3:16, 17. RESOURCING THE SENT Philippians 4:15-16 1 Timothy 5:17 Acts 19: 8-10. RELEASING THE CALLED Acts 13:1-3 Acts 14:26
Vision Statement We see River of Life Community Church as: A church that transcends race, class, gender and cultural barriers both in leadership and general membership; a bridge builder, joining together believers of diverse backgrounds, within and around Sheffield (Acts 13:1; 8:4, 5). A church that encourages and honours team ministry, without downplaying the need for a principal leader,...
Core Values Personal Lifestyle We encourage every member to embrace a lifestyle that is consistent with the Word of God. They should be determined to be ‘a doer’ and not just ‘a hearer’ of the Word. Personal Spiritual Growth We encourage every member to seek to break free from all manner of personal and societal...
Statement of Faith The teachings and practices of River of Life Community Church are based on these beliefs as taught in the Word of God: The Bible: The Old and New Testament books of the Bible (excluding the Apocrypha) are divinely inspired of God; hence they constitute the only infallible guide in faith and practice (2...
The Women’s Fellowship meets frequently for activities which are specifically directed at nurturing women in their faith journey. Our Vision: To provide opportunities for significant and deepening relationships with the Lord, with one another, and with the community around us. If you want more information please fill in the contact form or visit us and...
Coffee and tea with biscuits are served after service. Please come along and enjoy some time socialising with friends and members of the Congregation. And if you are interested in helping, please see Anne.
Our own Church building We are thankful for the place God has provided for us at this moment. However, our current rented church space is open to many other groups for their activities. It is a very busy place. We are limited in how much time we can use the building for our church activities. ...
In Romans 12:5, Paul compares the Church to a human body with many members (parts), each one performing a different function. In the same way, God has given every Christian a gift or talent to use for the common good of the church and humanity. These gifts include ministries such as administration, encouraging, leading, teaching,...
Emmaus School of Theology Our five-year vision launched in 2017 included among many other things, starting a Bible school by the year 2023, at the very latest. God has been gracious to us. He brought this plan forward; Emmaus School of Theology (ESOT) opened its doors this April 2019. Vision ESOT places emphasis on helping...
