Our Values & Vibe
Our Values
We Apprentice Under Jesus
“When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished, and they took note that these men had been with Jesus.” -Acts 4:3
Following Jesus isn’t just about belief; it’s a lifelong journey of being with Him, becoming like Him, and doing what He did. It’s simple, but it’s not easy—yet together, we learn, grow, and live out His way.
We Are Ministers of Restoration
“All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people’s sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation.” -2 Corinthians 5:18-19
Through Jesus, God restores our relationship with Him and calls us to join in His work of reconciliation. We bring His love, hope, and healing to a broken world, embodying His grace in every relationship and community.
We Have an Abundance Mindset
"And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work." -2 Corinthians 9:8
God’s kingdom is one of abundance, not scarcity. We trust that He provides more than enough. So we live with open hands, free from fear, ready to give, serve, and step into bold faith.
We Entrust the Next Generation
"Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity.” - 1 Timothy 4:12
We believe young people are not just the church of tomorrow; they are the church of today. We invest in their faith, empower them with meaningful opportunities to serve, and guide them to hear and respond to God’s calling in their lives.
We Are Courageously Transparent
"Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective." -James 5:16
We believe true community is built on honesty, vulnerability, and grace. Instead of hiding our struggles, we choose to be real with one another—confessing our weaknesses, sharing our burdens, and walking in the freedom of God’s grace together.
We Have Fun Together
"Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, ‘The Lord has done great things for them.’" The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy. -Psalm 126:2-3
Joy is a gift from God, and we believe following Jesus should be an adventure, not a chore. We laugh, celebrate, and create spaces for fun because faith and joy go hand in hand. Church isn’t just something we attend—it’s a community where we enjoy life together.
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“My goal today is to help you buy into these values as well. Because, for us to accomplish our mission, we need to do it together. And if you value different things, we’re gonna butt heads with each other because you won’t agree with the decisions we make.” -Pastor Greg
“We all make decisions based on our values. The only difference is whether you're intentional or unintentional about it. At RiverLife, we want intentional about our decisions. We want them to reflect our values.” -Pastor Greg
Our Vibe
Every organization has a vibe. It’s that feeling you get when you walk through the doors. It’s the impression people make on you. It’s those intangibles you know are there but are hard to pin down. We have four declarations that make up our vibe: we are a family, we are welcoming, we are innovative, and we have fun.
We Are Family
“Church is not a place you go to. It’s a family you belong to.” -Rick Warren
In Jesus, we are adopted children of God, we are brothers and sisters to one another, and we have a big brother in Jesus. We take that truth seriously. We hug. We chat. We want to know each other’s names and stories. We are not simply individuals occupying the same space; we are a family.
We Are Innovative
“To reach people that no one is reaching you have to do things that no one is doing.” -Craig Groeschel
We are a high-risk, low-anxiety church because our hope is in Jesus not in our abilities or ideas. This gives us the freedom to try new things, to experiment, and even to fail. If stuff works, we keep it. If it doesn’t, we cut it and try something new.
We Are Welcoming
“If you don’t have a positive experience of church, it’s hard to have a positive experience of God.” -Pastor Greg
We want you to love being at church and feel like you belong here. So, we’ll greet you with a wave in the parking lot and a warm cup of coffee in the lobby. What you’ll find at RiverLife is a God who loves you, people who welcome you, and a place to call home.
We Have Fun
“It’s a sin to bore a person with the gospel.” -Jim Rayburn
Church shouldn’t be boring. We want RiverLife to be a positive, life-giving experience that you enjoy coming to each week. So, we smile, laugh, and try not to take ourselves too seriously. We’re all on this faith journey together, so let’s make it a fun ride.
Learn More about Our Vibe
“Would you describe yourself as family-oriented, welcoming, innovative, and fun? Do you contribute to our vibe or detract from it? If not, are there some people you can bring around you to help you move in this direction? Because I alone can’t create this. We all create this vibe. And I love that so many of you contribute to this vibe every single Sunday morning. Let’s keep doing it.” -Pastor Greg