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Prayer Meeting is Online Tonight!

Join us online Feb 23rd at 7pm CST!


No Prayer Meeting Tonight

Due to ice and freezing rain, we will not be having the Prayer Meeting tonight at any of our Springfield area campuses.
The Prayer Meeting is still happening at the Joplin Campus.


A Letter from Pastors John & Debbie Lindell

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

A Church Where You Belong

We are blown away by how God continues to strengthen and build the church and use us as a body of believers to bring the good news of the Gospel to people who need Jesus! As one of the churches in the Springfield and southwest Missouri area, we unite around the calling to be Christ’s hands extended by loving with extravagance, serving with genuineness, and welcoming people home.

Cherish Kids

Cherish Kids endeavors to improve the quality of life for children who find themselves displaced or orphaned. The vision of Cherish Kids is to make a difference in the lives of children in crisis by collaborating with state, counties, churches and adoption agency leaders.

New People Party

You’re invited to a party!

Join us for food, fun and connection with our James River Leadership team. A delicious meal and free childcare is provided. RSVP today so we can save you a seat!

Summer Camps!

Register today for the best week of your summer! Click below for dates and to sign up!

Youth Venue

We are so excited to announce that James River Youth will be moving from its current location, in a separate building, to a brand-new youth venue connected to the main South Campus building.

Click here to learn more!

Mark your calendars for DESIGNED SISTERHOOD NIGHT

Friday, July 15th – 7pm (CST)!

One of our besties, DawnCheré Wilkerson, will be back with us and we cannot wait!!
This event is FREE – hosted live at the James River Church South and Joplin Campus and Online.

Stay tuned for more details!

Designed for Life Women’s Conference

Designed for Life 2022 is going to be an incredible experience and we want you to be a part! October 2022 | To register today, click the button below!

James River Church Meta Campus

James River Church is going into the Metaverse because there are people in the Metaverse who need Jesus. Click below for details and how you can be a part!

Stronger Men’s Conference

Register today for the 2023 Stronger Men’s Conference on April 28-29! To learn more, click the button below.

New Normal book cover with John Lindell on the front

New Normal

Far too often, people settle into a life of mediocrity – feeling like they are on the outside of God’s blessing looking in. But that is not the heart of God for you – He wants you to walk each day in the land of blessing. He wants you to live in a new normal.

Stronger Men’s Bible Study

6am on Tuesdays | TBD | All Campuses

Meeting in the James River Youth auditorium at all James River Church campuses. We also have online groups!

For more information or to join a virtual group, click below.

I Have Decided Easter Baptism Event

If you would like to be baptized, we encourage you to sign up for our next, I Have Decided Baptism Event on Easter Weekend, April 16 or 17, following all services across all our locations!

Carols & Communion

Sunday, December 19th

Join us on Sunday, December 19th for classic Christmas carols, communion, and celebrating the birth of our Savior!

Reaching People Across the World

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!

Easter Egg Hunt | April 16th

Join us April 16th 9:00am – 12:00pm, for an Indoor & Outdoor Easter Egg Hunt for kids 5th grade and under, across all our locations! Click below to learn more!

Easter | April 16-17

Join us for easter Saturday April 16th and Sunday April 17th, across all James River Church Campuses!

Life Groups

Life Groups are the way we make a big church feel small! There are groups meeting in-person across the area and online groups that meet all around the world. Join a group today to build new friendships and connect with others as you grow in your walk with Jesus!

I want to make a decision to follow Christ!

We would love to connect with you and give you a free gift to help you grow in your relationship with Christ!

Life Groups

Life Groups are the way we make a big church feel small! There are groups meeting in-person across the area and online groups that meet all around the world. Join a group today to build new friendships and connect with others as you grow in your walk with Jesus!

Soul Set Free

A Book by John Lindell

The gospel is even better than what we believe. Soul Set Free will help you discover the true meaning behind God’s grace and learn to no longer view the gospel as anything less than a truth that sets your soul free. It will change your life forever.

She Prays

A Devotional by Debbie Lindell

In She Prays, Debbie Lindell invites you on a 31-day journey to experience a confident and conversational relationship with your heavenly Father. Her desire is that your soul will be transformed as your confidence in prayer grows, and that your faith will be strengthened as you see God work through your prayers in ways you never imagined possible.

Resources

Visit James River Church

We would love for you to experience James River Church for yourself. For more information and to plan your visit, click below: