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
Current Sermon Series
Heart of a King takes us through the life of David in 2 Samuel, revealing his victories, failures, and faith. Each week we’ll discover how God shapes us into people after His own heart and points us to Jesus, the true King.
Click below for our Heart of a King resource page so you can dig even deeper into this amazing series.
October 31st Party
6-9pm | All Campuses
This AMAZING event is for families and kids ages Infant through 5th grade! A night FILLED with surprises that includes a LIVE dance party, Giant Inflatables, Costume Characters, and a real-life Pumpkin Patch! Plus FREE KettleCorn and TONS of Candy for everyone!
Designed for Life Night
Friday, February 20th
South, Joplin and Online Campus
This free event is for women and girls of all ages – filled with powerful worship, life-giving teaching, and Sisterhood connection.
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.
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!
Glorious
We are excited to announce that our full-length James River Worship album, Glorious, is out now! 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.
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!
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.
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 enrolling infant through 3rd grade – available in Springfield and Ozark.