AboutUs - The River Church

Experience
The River Church

before you come...

What To Expect

We know that your first time to a new church can be a little awkward, especially for your kids. So here are some answers to some typical questions...

Where are services held?
Our five acre facility is located on Dayton-Lebanon Pk (St Rt 48) between Nutt Rd and Social Row Rd in Centerville.
How should I dress?
No need to feel like you have to dress up. Modest apparel works for most.
What is the music like?
Our contemporary praise and worship ushers everyone into the Lord's presence where freedom of expressed adoration is experienced.
Who attends?
We actually have a wide variety of every age group. The core of our church is families with kids and teenagers. We also have singles, young married, and "empty nesters."
What are the messages like?
"Boring" is not a word in our vocabulary. Every Sunday our goal is to share practical life lessons that we can apply in our lives every day of the week. The sermons are approximately 45 minutes in length.
What if I don't fit the church mold?
Awesome! We are not looking for "religious people" from other churches. We desire to reach out to our community and impact individuals that don't usually go to church. Our church is filled with normal people just like you that face the same real life challenges.
How big is your vision for church growth?
Our goal is to continually reach out to our community and share the love of Jesus Christ. We believe we will always be growing. There is no designated number at which we will pull the shades, lock the doors, and become a Christian club. Our desire is to faithfully serve and minister to all that God sends to us this week, next week and in the years to come.
What about my baby?
When you walk into our lobby our greeters will direct you to our fully equipped nursery which is located just down the hallway from the auditorium. You are more than welcome to keep your baby with you in service or in our nursery.
What about my children K-5th graders?
Our Faith Explorer program is designed to teach the basics of faith to the specific age groups. Parents are encouraged to reinforce the principals of faith at home as they review the lesson with their children.
Who will be working with my children?
We carefully screen and do a background check on all volunteers that work with the children and teenagers. We have an incredible team of loving and caring individuals to take care of your kids so you can have peace of mind.
What about the Sunday morning youth service?
"The Next Generation" youth group ages 13 plus focuses on character building.
Following family worship, teens meet with our youth staff for a time of discussion and fellowship, beginning with refreshments, personal ministry and prayer. Parents are always welcome.