Lead Pastors of James River Church
John & Debbie Lindell
John Lindell
For the past 33 years, John and Debbie Lindell have served together as Lead Pastors of James River Church, a dynamic, life-filled, multi-site church located in the greater Springfield, Missouri, area and in Joplin that has grown to over 16,000 people in weekly attendance. During his ministry, John has taught the entire New Testament and much of the Old Testament verse by verse. His preaching is featured internationally on the James River Television broadcast, GodTV. John is the author of Soul Set Free: Why Grace is More Liberating Than You Believe and New Normal: Experiencing God’s Best for Your Life. John and Debbie have three married children, David, Brandon, and Savannah, along with eight grandchildren.
Debbie Lindell
Debbie Lindell is the author of She Believes and She Prays. She and her husband, John, serve as lead pastors of James River Church in Springfield, Missouri.
In 2003, Debbie launched the Designed for Life Women’s Conference, which today draws over ten thousand women annually from across the nation and around the world. This flourishing sisterhood reflects the passion of her heart—encompassing women from all walks of life who celebrate one another through a life-giving and authentic connection.
Find out more about Debbie and the Designed Sisterhood at DebbieLindell.com.
