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