River of Life Church conducts worship service as an outreach activity within the chapel located inside of St. Catherine of Hope Residence. The building is located on the lower eastside of downtown, 1032 East Knapp Street.

(north of Juneau and west of Farwell)

Education & Training Comparison

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River of Life Church

Our founding pastor has over 10 years of experience as an ordained minister. Our church itself is a brand new startup.

Preaching

1 Weekly Sunday Service

Teaching

Mid-week Bible Study;
Mid-Year Conferences

Training

Frequent biblical and practical
hands-on instruction;
Free to members

Coaching

1-on-1 & Group sessions;
For spiritual, personal & professional growth

Resources

Fellowship with local experts who have a desire and commitment to serve

Typical Church

A typical small church contains 25 – 200 members, while churches having 200 – 350 might be called mid-size. The median size is 75 members.

Preaching

1 Weekly Sunday Service

Teaching

Mid-week Bible Study;
Mid-Year Conferences

Training

Annual district and jurisdictional conventions, convocations & workshops

Coaching

Typically not formally offered

Resources

Fellowship with local experts that are willing to serve if leadership approves

Mega Church

By definition, a church needs to sustain an average weekly attendance of 2,000 or more members in its worship services to be classified as mega.

Preaching

1, 2 or 3 Weekly Sunday Services

Teaching

Mid-week Bible Study;
Mid-Year
Conferences

Training

Annual Conventions & Convocations;
Paid Workshops;
Bible Institute

Coaching

Typically only available to Leadership;
Not for personal development

Resources

Large archive of sermons;
Bookstore;
Renown but pricey national preachers