Our Story

Our story is actually the story of God at work through us.

The River City  story spans over four decades; each moment we chose to trust God,  Along the way our volunteer staff did their best to listen to the Lord while  holding plans and hopes loosely, trusting that He “is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think” (Ephesians 3:20) What may have looked like risk and foolishness to others led to incredible displays of God’s Provision and plan.

A group being willing to plant roots in Virginia (and getting a “castle” for $1!) has become 3 geographic operating locations along the James River, and a new hybrid location that is not bound by geography, instead equipping and serving families around the world.  God has given us ministries ranging from youth programing, to food pantries, to evangelism, to teaching, and He continues to open new ways of serving.

All of this is because of God, not us; He is the one who provided dreams and prophetic words, unexpected provision, and foresight around places and opportunities we couldn’t see.  We want to keep journeying with Him, and want you to join us too.

Who knows… he may just have an unexpected role for you in our story as well!