About Us
River of Life Christian Fellowship, East Bay
An affiliate congregation of the Church of God, Anderson, Indiana
Key Scriptures
Ezekiel 47:9 (NLT)
‘There will be swarms of living things wherever the water of this river flows. Fish will abound in the Dead Sea, for its waters will become fresh. Life will flourish wherever this water flows.
Psalm 46:4-5 (NLT)
There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells. God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day.
Fellowship Mandate
Advancing the Kingdom of God through
IMPACT – INTIMANCY – IDENTITY
| IMPACT Changing Christians’ lives so that they are equip to influence the world | INTIMACY Cultivating interpersonal relationships with God and man | IDENTITY Fostering the discovery, development and usage of each individual’s skills, gifts, callings and appointments in the Church and the World; thereby enabling each individual to live a purpose driven life. |
Core Beliefs & Theology
- Jesus-Centered: The movement focuses on the supremacy and lordship of Jesus Christ above all.
- Holiness Tradition: Strongly rooted in Wesleyan holiness theology, they believe the Holy Spirit sanctifies believers, enabling them to live a holy life set apart for God.
- Biblical Authority: They adhere to the Bible as their rule of faith and practice rather than written creeds.
- No Formal Membership: The movement believes that true salvation makes one a member of the church, thus they do not typically have formal church membership rolls.
- Ordinances: Practice three main ordinances: Baptism (by immersion), the Lord’s Supper, and feet washing.
- Christian Unity: They are committed to the visible unity of all Christians, viewing the church as a single, united community rather than a collection of denominations.
Key Distinctions
- Theology of Regeneration: Emphasizes a “born-again” experience and believes in a second work of grace (sanctification).
- Women in Ministry: They encourage and ordain women in ministry roles.
- Worldwide Mission: Focus on global mission, discipleship, and evangelism.
- Support for the Less Fortunate: Emphasize generosity, care for the poor, and social responsibility rather than prosperity theology.
- Divine Healing: Believe in God’s power to heal, often practicing anointing with oil and prayer.