Welcome to James River Church
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
Join us for service this Sunday or Wednesday Night
Hope on the Square
Friday Night, August 22nd | 5 – 8pm
Downtown Springfield
Everyone is invited to Hope on the Square! We will be praying over our city and worshiping together – and there will be a free hot dog meal, cotton candy and fun activities for kids.
This is going to be a night to remember as we bless those in need and share the love of Jesus with those in our community. Let us know you’re coming!
Life Groups
We believe life flourishes when surrounded by authentic, faith-filled relationships. You can’t do life with everyone, but everyone needs someone to share life with.
Glorious
We are excited to announce that our full-length James River Worship album, Glorious, releases August 22nd! This album includes 12 original tracks.
Our prayer is that these songs creates an atmosphere of worship that invites the Holy Spirit’s presence into the lives of people all over the world to experience the loving heart of God.
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!
Path to Purpose – Podcast
With Pastors David Lindell & Brandon Lindell
This podcast is all about helping you move towards your purpose in every area of your life. We talk with some of our closest friends—who also happen to be some of the greatest leaders on the planet. New episodes on the first Tuesday of the month!
GrowTrack
Discover your God-given gifts and purpose.
Live the life God created you to live!
Marriage 911
Every married couple can face times of challenge. If you need some godly wisdom to help you navigate a difficult season, this program is for you. There is hope for every situation!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
James River Academy
3rd Grade Now Available
The James River Academy is now now enrolling infant through 3rd grade – available in Springfield and Ozark.
We are here for you
