Due to the inclement weather, we will not be hosting in-person Prayer Meeting on Wednesday (2/19).

Join us for online service at 7pm.

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

Designed Sisterhood Night

February 28th, 2025

Join us for a night of connection, conversation and Sisterhood fun. This FREE event is for girls ages 10-100 at JRC South and Joplin Campus and Online. After Party includes graffiti paint wall, dance party, games and more! Doors and Boutique open at 5pm, service begins at 7pm.

Stronger Men’s Conference

April 11-12th, 2025 | 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. 2025 is going to be epic with special guests Chad Veach, Louie Giglio, and Earl McClellan.

Register today to reserve your seats. Group rates are available.

Week of Presence & Power

March 24th – March 26th

Mark your calendar for a Week of Presence & Power with Pastors Bill Johnson & John Lindell – hosted at James River Church. You are invited to experience nightly services filled with dynamic worship, prayer, powerful teaching and healing ministry moments.

The River Newsletter

We are excited to announce the launch of THE RIVER. This concise and informative newsletter is designed to keep you aware of all that is happening at James River Church. Delivered straight to your inbox!

Sign up for The River Newsletter below

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!

Saturday Serve

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!

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! 

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 Sunday

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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