The River Community Church

Hospitality

Builds community in the church and welcomes guests by providing refreshments on Sunday mornings and assist with community events.

Contact:
Helen Seiter

Setup/Tear-down

The committed volunteers of this ministry transform the various meeting locations of the River into environments for worship, ministry, and communion.

Contact:
Heath Suiter
931-528-3660

Usher

These Sunday morning servants assist newcomers and latecomers in finding seats and maintain the physical environment for Sunday morning.

Contact:
Jack Gill

Greeter

Our greeters work to help people, whether long-time members or first-time guests, to feel welcome from the parking lot all the way to their seats.

Contact:
Mitch Copeland

Church Planting

As a core value, we are committed to planting new faith communities throughout Cookeville, Putnam County, Tennessee, the USA, and the world. There are many opportunities to get involved from praying to actually going as part of a core team.

Contact:
Steve Tiebout
931-528-3660

Missions

This is the responsibility of every believer, whether it be across the street or around the world. The River sends several teams every year around the world to share the hope and the love of Jesus.

Contact:
Heath Suiter
931-528-3660

Women's Ministry

This ministry seeks to build up, encourage, and meet the unique needs of women as they grow in their relationship with God and others by developing conferences and retreats.

Contact:
Tracie Shaver

Men's Ministry

Seeks to address the growing problem of men who shirk their responsibilities as men of God. In view of this, we challenge men to be shepherds, providers, mentors, ambassadors to the community, prayer warriors, servant leaders, and men of purity.

Contact:
Rance Frye

Ministry Center Team

This team works to provide for the constantly expanding River family by planning and initiating the facilities needed to keep up with that growth.

Contact:
931-528-3660

Audio/Visual

The goal of this ministry is to enhance the communication of the message and worship in a contemporary and relevant way.

Contact:
Bryan Vaughn
931-528-3660

Vocal/Instrumental

The sole responsibility of this team is to lead the River community into worship.

Contact:
Bryan Vaughn
931-528-3660

Drama

Helping the message come alive, the Drama team relates themes through practical sketches, skits, and videos.

Contact:
Bryan Vaughn
931-528-3660

Worship Planning Team

This team meets regularly to brainstorm and carry out creative elements for services to effectively communicate and relate the message of the Gospel to our everyday lives.

Contact:
Bryan Vaughn
931-528-3660

Follow Up

This team makes contact with first time guests, expressing gratitude for their visit and to answer any questions about the River.

Contact:
David Burnette

Outreach

As one of the primary purposes of the River, we engage the community with the love and message of Christ through events such as the Harvest Fest, Fourth of July Celebration, and through building relationships with our neighbors, co-workers, family and friends.

Contact:
Steve Tiebout
931-528-3660

Counseling

We seek to come alongside those in need and offer hope, encouragement, resources, support, and truth from a Biblically-based, Christ-centered, and Spirit-led approach.

Contact:
Steve Chatman
931-528-3660

Deacons

These people serve the River Family through support and prayer in times of crises and celebration.

Contact:
Steve Tiebout
931-528-3660

Recreation

Building community inside and outside the River, we participate in various sports and activities such as softball, volleyball, and kickball.

Contact:
Kevin Clemmons

(more...)Camp Yanowach

We desire to mold the lives of children, youth, young adults and families into the image of Christ through teaching and the camp experience.

Contact:
Michael Heitman

Puppets

Relating the truths of the Bible to children thru puppets

Contact:
De Lewis

Bread Ministry

The bread ministry gives out, well, free bread between the services on Sunday morning. Feel free to drop by and grab some. How can we afford to give it away for free? Sorry, that's a family secret.

Contact:
Ken Lewis

The Exchange

The Exchange is a clothing ministry for families with children. We have clothes for kids ranging from preemie to preteen. Bring any article of clothing and exchange it for another.

Contact:
Jessica Dulworth

Media Ministry

Media Ministry- The Media Ministry provides an assortment of recreational and study resources in various media (video tape, CD, DVD, etc.) to encourage growth in everyone at the River.

Contact:
Jim Murchison

R.O.A.M.

River Outdoor Adventure Ministry- ROAM exists to provide opportunities for those who wish to connect with God in His creation through a variety of outdoor activities. more...

Contact:
Eric E