Welcome Home
Hello Friend,
We are so excited to be connecting with you! If you are searching for a church home, we invite you to come and be a part of all that is happening at James River Church. Whether you live near one of our four campuses or choose to join us online – we welcome you! It is our prayer as you connect with us today, that you will encounter God’s amazing grace, your faith will be strengthened, and you will find hope for whatever you are walking through. And always remember, you were created to belong to a life-giving community of people who believe in you – and there is a place for you here.
Welcome home!
Pastors John & Debbie Lindell
Good Friday Service
April 18th | 12pm-1pm
This service is a beautiful time of worship and communion as we reflect on the love Jesus gave and the sacrifice He made for us all on the cross.Â
Easter Egg Hunt
April 19th | 9am – 12pmÂ
Join us for this FUN family event for kids 5th grade and under – egg hunt, giant inflatables, adopt-a-pet stuffy, free donuts, juice and more!
Easter Services
Saturday, April 19th & Sunday, April 20thÂ
Easter at James River Church is going to be amazing! Invite your friends and family to be a part, as we celebrate our risen Savior! Special kids’ programs during every service.
Summer Camps 2025!
Register today for the best week of your summer! Click below for dates and to sign up!
I Have Decided – Baptism Event
April 19-20th, 2025
Across all James River Church Campuses!
Following salvation, Water Baptism is the next step for all believers. If you have not been baptized since making the decision to follow Jesus – you can be baptized on Easter Weekend at any James River Campus!
Stronger Men’s Conference
April 24-25th, 2026 | Great Southern Bank Arena
Stronger Men’s Conference is a power-packed event with high energy production and dynamic speakers that draws thousands of men of all ages and walks of life. 2026 is going to be epic with special guests Tim Timberlake, Levi Lukso, and Jabin Chavez.
Register today to reserve your seats. Group rates are available.
ABBA FATHER
James River Worship’s new single ABBA FATHER is out now!
Join us in praying, that the Holy Spirit breathes on ABBA FATHER (Amazing God) – we believe there is a grace and anointing on this song.
LIONHEARTED
It’s time to stop living defeated, discouraged, dejected, and disheartened, and harness the power God has already given you to live focused, fulfilled, and fearless.
Saturday Serve
Saturday April 19th
As a church, we have an incredible opportunity to serve our community and spread the love of Christ. Click below to sign up for this month’s Saturday Serve!
Designed for Life 2025
October 9-11th, 2025 | Great Southern Bank Arena
Register for the Designed For Life Conference 2025! This event gathers thousands of women of all ages and seasons of life to experience spectacular production, powerful worship and life-giving teaching. You will not want to miss it!
Join a Group Today!
Life Groups are a great way to get connected and make a big church feel small. Life is better together!
Freedom Groups
Everyone has areas in their life where they need to find victory and freedom. Whether from past or present circumstances, God designed you to live a victorious life!Â
GrowTrack
GrowTrack guides you through the discovery of your God-given purpose and toward the life He has created you to live.
GrowTrack takes place on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays of the month.
Prayer for Revival
As a church, we are praying for revival across southwestern Missouri and the country. You can be a part of praying Monday-Friday at our campuses or by gathering with two or three wherever you are!
Bags By The Bumper
To help stock the shelves of the One Heart Food pantry through Bags by the Bumper, simply fill a grocery bag or two with some of the items listed below, set it by the bumper of your car on the first Sunday of the month, and we will take care of the rest!
Acts of Kindness
Small things done with great love can change the world. See how one act of kindness can make an incredible difference.
Acts of Kindness cards are available at every James River Church Campus.
Life Groups
Join a Group Today!
Life Groups are a great way to get connected and make a big church feel small. Life is better together!
Missions
At James River Church, our #1 core value is to reach the lost. Planting new churches and investing in missions is an amazing way to reach people and help them meet Jesus!
To find out more about this year’s missions projects or to make a faith promise, click below!
Cherish Kids
Everyone Can Do Something
We believe every child is a gift from heaven and deserves to be cared for and cherished.
James River School
3rd Grade Now Available
The James River School is now now enrolling infant through 3rd grade – available in Springfield and Ozark.
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