Welcome Home 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
Summer Camps 2025!
Register today for the best week of your summer! Click below for dates and to sign up!
Sizzlin’ Summer
The Sizzlin’ Summer series kicks off Sunday, June 29th with a world-class line up of special speakers! You won’t want to miss one week! Be sure to invite your friends and family to join you to experience the incredible Sunday Services!
Levi Lusko – June 29th
Rick Wilkerson Jr. – July 6th
Oneka McClellan – July 13th
Tim Timberlake – July 20th
Happy Father’s Day
Sunday, June 15thÂ
We are so blessed by all of the incredible men who are a part of James River Church! We can’t wait to celebrate Father’s Day on Sunday, June 15th – every guy gets a gift. JRC guys, we think you’re amazing!
Summer Life Classes
Life Classes are designed to give you biblical guidance in every area of your life. From learning how to managing your finances, to preparing for marriage as an engaged couple, to growing in your walk with God as a new believer, there is a class for you!
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.
Click below for our Father’s Day Special!
Holy Holy Spirit
The original James River Worship single, Holy Holy Spirit
is releasing Friday, June 13th, at 12am EST.
There is such an anointing and a grace on this song – be sure to pre-save and share it with your family and friends.
Saturday Serve
This month through Saturday Serve we will be renovating the Joplin High School and Cherokee Middle School through painting, landscaping, and small construction projects – a serving opportunity for the whole family. It is so much fun!
Designed Sisterhood Night
July 11th, 2025 | James River Church South & Joplin Campus
Designed Sisterhood Night is coming – and our very loved friend Oneka McClellan will be with us!
It is going to be an encouraging and life-giving event – with powerful worship, sisterhood connection and after party fun. Â Invite your mom, sisters, and friends to share this beautiful Garden Party night with you!
Free admission for women and girls of all ages – for more information call 417-581-5433.
DESIGNED FOR LIFE 2025
Announcing Tiffany Hudson
We are excited to announce Grammy award winning artist, Tiffany Hudson, will be joining us for DFL 2025 along with our incredible speaker lineup!
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.
GrowTrack
Discover your God-given gifts and purpose.
Live the life God created you to live!
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!
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 School
3rd Grade Now Available
The James River School is now now enrolling infant through 3rd grade – available in Springfield and Ozark.
We are here for you
