Our Mission
Helping people live by faith, grow in Christ, and change the world.
That’s how we’re able to make a difference. And it’s the driving force behind everything we do.
Our Leadership
Our Pastor Team prayerfully leads and serves together to guide the vision of The River.
Jack & Joyce Holt
Senior Pastors
Pastor Jack and Joyce started River of Life in October, 1982 in the auditorium of Thomas Jefferson High School in Federal Way, WA. Services grew until the first church building was purchased on 216th street in Kent, WA. In 2002 we opened our doors to our current building which provides state-of-the-art equipment for our services, events, meetings and classes.
Pastor Jack is a graduate of Rhema Bible Institute and has received his honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Bible Focus College. Pastor Jack is the Senior Pastor at River of Life and preaches the word during most weekly services.
Pastor and Joyce love spending quality time together, their kids and grand-kids, as well as ministering as a couple. Joyce is a key leader at River of Life Fellowship, who loves people and has a heart to reach the hurting and the lost.
Jim Xavier
Executive Pastor
Isaiah
Robinson
Youth & Young Adult Pastor
Jennifer
Braham
Children’s Pastor
Jonathan Guddat
Creative Director
Tracy Xavier
Care Pastor & Women’s Ministries Director
Erik
Madsen
