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Next Step

The purpose of this class is for all those who are ready to take the next step in their walk with God! Do you feel like you’re ready to grow spiritually? Are you satisfied with where you currently are at with your walk with Christ? If you feel like you’re ready to take the next step in your life, whether you want to be baptized, or want to serve the body of Christ, this class is for you!

School of Discipleship

At The River, we want everyone that calls themselves a member to feel empowered and equipped to lead others to Christ, using the Bible as their roadmap.  Please see the questions about the School of Discipleship below for more information. 

Gospel Class

This informative class gives you a deeper understanding of the Gospel of Jesus and your Biblical response. There are no  requirements to attend this class. The Gospel Class is an excellent alternative if you are not eligible or ready to participate in the School of Discipleship.

QUESTIONS  ABOUT  THE SCHOOL OF DISCIPLESHIP

WHY?

The River offers an opportunity to participate in teaching and training that will help each individual grow to maturity and become a true worshiper and disciple of Jesus. The church is here to equip the saints for the work of the ministry. Submitting to the discipleship process will produce the unity of the faith God intended for His family. The scripture is full of teaching that shows us our responsibility to be equipped, be a good steward, and know God’s Word, ways, and voice. Because of what He’s done in our lives, we pursue becoming all His word declares: thoroughly furnished and full of the knowledge of the truth, living a life of holiness, and preparing in this life to hear ‘well done’ in the next. 
WHAT?
We use the words "school" because that best describes the type of environment this is. Each class is a 6-week course. Our goal is to turn 'church attenders' into DISCIPLE MAKERS! "Follow me as I follow Christ!" This experience, and the material included will assist every believer in teaching and leading others on their journey with Jesus.
WHY?
2025 Semester:
Module 1: Foundations
Module 2: Background
Gospel Class

Semester Schedule:
Sundays at 9:30am – 10:30am in the C.A. Spikes Building
WHO?
● Must be 15 +
● Must be a faithful River Church service attender
● Must be a 2020-2024 Next Step graduate (regardless of how long you have been a member of The River)
● Must be born again by obeying Acts 2:38
●  Repent - turn from your sin
●  Be Baptized- fully immersed in water in Jesus’ name
● Filled with the Holy Ghost - initial evidence by speaking in tongues as the Spirit gives the utterance