Sometimes it can feel challenging to find a church home - especially one that champions diversity and inclusivity while being fully Jesus-centered. Unfortunately, there are many people who have felt alienated and even wounded by more traditional forms of church.
We've been there. We get it. And, we think you’ll find that The River is different from what you may have encountered before. We really believe Jesus is good news for everyone everywhere — no matter your sexual orientation, your ethnicity, your age, your marital status, etc. etc. When you walk through the doors of our church, we want you to feel welcomed, included and excited to discover the wonderful story God has crafted for your life.
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The River champions diversity, because it is a crucial building block of our unity. Our pastors are committed to helping people of ALL backgrounds grow in connection with Jesus, with others and with the world around us:
We've been there. We get it. And, we think you’ll find that The River is different from what you may have encountered before. We really believe Jesus is good news for everyone everywhere — no matter your sexual orientation, your ethnicity, your age, your marital status, etc. etc. When you walk through the doors of our church, we want you to feel welcomed, included and excited to discover the wonderful story God has crafted for your life.
Learn More About Our Pastors
The River champions diversity, because it is a crucial building block of our unity. Our pastors are committed to helping people of ALL backgrounds grow in connection with Jesus, with others and with the world around us:
SARA FURSTESara always felt resistant when other people tried to tell her how she should connect with God. Now, as a Pastor, Sara tries to help each person in our community find their own way of responding to and interacting with God.
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Our Pastors:
- Sara Furste: is in charge of community life at The River. She offers spiritual direction appointments, hosts relationship classes and gives our volunteer leaders the support they need. As a pastor, she believes her goal is to help people in our community respond to and interact with God in their own unique way.
- John Furste oversees Sunday services, communications and leadership development. He loves creating safe space for people to encounter God and enjoy a fulfilling, lifelong relationship with Christ.
Faith Is A Journey, And A Person - 3 Key Perspectives from Our Pastors:
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- First, we believe Jesus means inclusivity. We're focused on the idea of "Solus Jesus" (or "Jesus alone”) — meaning that we believe he came to bring life in all its fullness to EVERYONE, including you! We think keeping our eyes on Jesus means discovering the true inclusive heart of faith.
- Second, The River's pastors also see following Jesus as different than simply "following the Bible.” Have you ever felt a disconnect between what you believe and what you read in the Bible? You're not alone! Many of us grapple with how to interpret important Biblical texts without demeaning the lives and faith of women, sexual minorities and others who have been traditionally marginalized in churches. Instead, we focus on following Jesus and His love for ALL people on this Earth.
- Finally, we believe we’re all on a journey together to find God. We pastors don’t pretend to “have it all figured out” and we truly believe we can all learn from each other. We hope you'll stop by for a visit, grab a cup of coffee & a bagel, and discover the joy of pursuing “life in all its fullness” together.
Visit Our Church Today
If you want to learn more about our church community, stop in for a service on Sunday or come meet our pastors today!