Our Values
At River Church, our values shape how we follow Jesus, how we care for one another, and how we live out the gospel. We want to be a church where people know Jesus, focus outward, develop meaningful relationships, and serve together.
Knowing Jesus
Everything starts with knowing Jesus.
We want to grow deeper in our relationship with Jesus, abide in His love, and help others know and follow Him.
Philippians 3:8; John 17:3; Hosea 6:3; John 7:37-38; Matthew 22:37-40; John 16:24
Focusing Outward
The gospel is meant to be shared.
We seek to demonstrate and proclaim the good news of Jesus in Norman, throughout our community, and around the world.
2 Corinthians 5:14-21; Mark 16:15; Matthew 28:19-20; Romans 1:16-17
Developing Relationships
Following Jesus is better together.
We build authentic relationships where we encourage one another, grow in faith, and help each other follow Jesus.
John 13:34; Romans 12:10; Hebrews 10:25; Philippians 2:3-4
Serving Together
Every follower of Jesus has something to contribute.
We serve one another, our church, and our community by using what God has given us to meet real needs and build up the body of Christ.
Luke 17:10; Galatians 6:10; Mark 10:43-45
Our Mission
Together we actively demonstrate and proclaim the powerful gospel of Jesus Christ.
Our mission brings our values together. We want the gospel of Jesus to shape how we live, how we love one another, how we serve our community, and how we make Jesus known.
Our Culture
Our values become visible in the way we live and relate to one another. At River Church, we seek to:
- Put others first by considering the needs and interests of others above our own. (Philippians 2:3-4)
- Live openly and honestly with one another. (Ephesians 4:25)
- Give and receive loving correction because we want to help one another follow Jesus faithfully. (Hebrews 3:13)
- Pursue reconciliation by taking initiative to repair troubled relationships. (Matthew 5:23-24)
- Use our gifts to serve the church and the people around us. (1 Peter 4:10)
- Give generously to support the ministry of the church and the work of the gospel. (1 Corinthians 16:2)
- Follow godly leadership within the boundaries of Scripture and make it a joy for our leaders to serve. (Hebrews 13:17)
What We Believe
Our values describe how we seek to live together. Our beliefs explain what we believe Scripture teaches about God, the gospel, the church, and the Christian faith.
Learn more about the specific doctrinal beliefs of River Church HERE
