Truth Matters.

What you believe is as important as to what degree you believe it.
Faith in the Word of God is as trusting God Himself.

Our beliefs are Bible-based, in context of the entire, inerrant Word of God.

God’s love and promises are eternal and unchanging for those who believe. Below are several of the tenets of our faith. If you have further questions, please contact our office at (253) 859-0832 (9AM – 3PM Mon – Fri) or email us at info@theriver.church.

By grace, through faith in Jesus Christ, salvation is the gift of God to man
John 3:16, Eph 2:1-2,8, 2 Tim 1:8-9

The Bible is the inspired Word of God
1 Thes 2:13, 2 Tim3:16, 2 Pet l:19—21

The Godhead—The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit
Gen 1:26, Matt 28:19, John 1:1-2,14, John 15:26

It is the will of God that every believer be filled with the Holy Ghost
John 7:37-39, Acts 2:4, Eph 5:18

Divine Healing is provided for every believer in the atonement of Christ
Isa 53:4-5, Matt 8:17, James 5:14-15

Resurrection of the just and the return of our Lord Jesus Christ
Acts 1:11, 1 Thes 4:l6-17, Rev 20:4-6

Heaven and Hell
Matt 13:47-50, Rev 20:15, Rev 21:1-2

All have sinned and come short of the Glory of God
Rom 3:23. 1 John 3:8

The new birth, when fulfilled, produces eternal life
John 3:3-5, John 4:13-14,1 John 5:11

Water Baptism
Matt 28:19, Acts 2:38, Rom 6:4

Participation in the Lord’s Supper (Communion)
Matt 26:26-28, 1 Cor 10:16-17, 1 Cor 11:23—34

Sanctification is a definite, yet progressive work of grace
1 Cor 1:30, 1 Thes 5:23

Our Purpose

Our core values can be summed up within these four statements below. It is our goal to be light in a dark world, and to help with the resources and people that God has provided.

Our Core Values

  • Passionate worship – We love to express ourselves in worship to God. He deserves the highest praise!
  • Practical teaching – We believe that teaching without application is meaningless. Pastor Jack teaches and preaches in a way that is genuine, practical, and helpful for daily living.
  • Personal growth – Discipleship is a cornerstone of the Christian life. We offer regular classes to help boost your walk with God, while offering a unique and meaningful way to fellowship with one another.
  • Serving together – This is why Jesus came, and this is our model, to serve one another in unity.
  • Excellence in everything – From the decor of the foyer to individual classes, we believe in doing all things as unto the Lord Himself, so we do our very best to offer excellence in all that we do!