About Us
Purpose Statement
Loving God, Loving People, and Impacting the World
"Jesus said, 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart... soul... and mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself. All the law and prophets hang on these two commandments.'" Matt. 22:36-40
"Jesus said, 'Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you." Matt. 28:19-20
How do I get there?
We meet at 1200 Miracle Road on Sundays at 9:00 am and again at 10:45 am. Take Willow Avenue south across I-40 (exit 286), where it turns into Burgess Falls Road. Once you cross the interstate take the first left onto Green Gate Road. Green Gate dead ends into Miracle Road to the left. Just come on up the hill. Guest parking is in the front of the building. [ Map ]
Core Values
The DNA of The River makes us unique:
Simple and clear plan for discipleship and spiritual growth
Ephesians 4:12-13-- "To prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature."
Planting churches– expanding God's kingdom locally & globally
Matthew 28:19-20 – "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
Authentic and accepting of people where they are in life and helping them
Psalm 51:17 – "The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise".
Meeting in each other's homes in true community
Acts 2:46-47-- "They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved."
Christ-centered
Colossians 1:18-19 – "And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him."
Authority of scripture
2 Timothy 3:16-17-- "All scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work."
Reaching families and helping them grow together spiritually
Psalm 78:2-4- "I will open my mouth in parables, I will utter hidden things from old- what we have heard and known, what our fathers have told us, we will not hide them from their children, we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, his power and the wonders he has done."
Seeker sensitive and culturally relevant environment
Colossians 4:5-6 – "Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone."
The Story of the Cross
The cross on our property sits 110' tall adjacent to I-40. The River erected the cross on our own property as a testimony to God's faithfulness to us as a church. Through God's provision we were given the land on which the cross and our ministry center are located. Again thanks to His faithfulness we were also able to construct our ministry center debt-free.
We erected the cross as a modern-day "Ebenezer" to celebrate His faithfulness and amazing love for us, and to give thanks to the Lord. In the Old Testament it was common for God's people to erect an "Ebenezer" (a monument or structure to celebrate what God did in a specific instance) to testify to what God had done. The cross is part of our testimony and our story of what God has done, and is doing in our midst.
Since construction we've heard many stories from folks in the area, and even passing by on the interstate, sharing how the cross has impacted, inspired, encouraged, and led them to connect or re-connect with Jesus Christ.
The River Community Church - 931-528-3660
Worship experiences at 9:00am and 10:45am, at both campuses:
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Miracle Road campus River Ministry Building 1200 Miracle Rd Cookeville, TN 38506 |
Jere Whitson campus Jere Whitson Elementary School 178 E Jere Whitson Rd Cookeville, TN 38501 |