About Us

We are a church like you've never seen before!

RCNY is where REVIVAL is the norm! We exist to make Jesus famous and Heaven crowded all while unifying people and equipping them to be all that God created them to be! 

OUR VISION

Who We Are

We are a centerpiece of Revival in the community, through the demonstration and power of the word of God, transforming New York!

We are a spirit filled, book of Acts church who is unashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and are committed to spreading His message everywhere through evangelism!

 We are a church built on authentic community, strong teaching, and active faith. We are the church for you! No matter your age, background or season of life, there is a place for you here!

<span style="color:var(--primary-color-bg)"><span class="h4">Our Mission</span></span>

Our Mission

Encountering God

Expanding Heaven

Empowering Believers 

People who encounter the power of God want to get empowered through discipleship and then find themselves compelled to lead others to Jesus, expanding Heaven!

Our Core Values

  • Faith,  Authority of the Word & Supernatural results
  • Unity, the Anointing & move of the Holy Spirit 
  • Family & Corporate Gathering
  • Excellence, Honor, Integrity & Character 
  • Love & Evangelism
  • Radical Generosity & Hospitality
  • Holy Living & discipleship
  • Worship & Prayer

our Culture

Living out those Core values is what creates the culture you  feel here at River Church NY. You feel part of something bigger than yourself as you partner with the vision and carry out the mission!

Everything we do fits in the mission which upholds the vision and we do them all with the character and integrity of our core values.

Encounter-Revivals, ladies nights, band of bros, Sunday services.

 Empower-life groups, Wed. nights, fellowship, discipleship fast track, vip & new members etc.

Expand Heaven- evangelism Saturdays, 10 towns, harvest fest & other outreaches

What We Believe

Our Foundation in Faith

True ministry comes from God's (Agape) love, without which we have no right to claim ourselves a Christian. Ministry should be directed by the Holy Spirit, therefore: we remain flexible and yielded to the Holy Spirit to direct our ministry.

We believe that the Bible is God’s Holy Word, verbally and fully inspired and that it is the supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct. (II Tim. 3:16, I Thess. 2:13, II Peter 1:21)

We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

God the Father, perfect in holiness, infinite in wisdom, measureless in power. We believe that He concerns Himself mercifully in the affairs of men, that He hears and answers prayer.

We believe He saves from sin and death all who come to Him through Christ.

We believe in Jesus Christ, the divine, eternal and only begotten Son of God. We believe that in His earthly life He was conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin and lived a sinless life.

In His vicarious and atoning death for the sins of the world. We believe in His bodily resurrection from the dead, His ascension to the right hand of the Father to make intercession for the saints, and in His personal, visible return to the world in power and glory.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, in His personality and deity, that He was sent forth from the Father. We believe that He is come to indwell, sanctify, instruct and comfort the saints.

We believe that all men are, by nature, sinners, destitute of all power to save themselves. We believe, therefore, that the only means of salvation of sinful men is through the grace of Jesus Christ.

We believe that all Christians are ordained by the Holy Spirit to spread the Gospel of Christ. Therefore: It is the primary duty of all Christians to serve as evangelists, and to minister to others according to the gifts they have received of the Holy Spirit.

That the love of Our Lord Jesus Christ is the greatest gift of God the Father and His Holy Spirit, and should be the primary message of the Christian church, taking precedence over all differences, whether they be theological, denominational, ideological, or physical in nature.

Meet the Team

The People Leading the Vision

River Church NY is led by a dedicated team committed to serving God and people.

Let's see what the Bible says a Pastor should do

Preach the word [as an official messenger]; be ready when the time is right and even when it is not [keep your sense of urgency, whether the opportunity seems favorable or unfavorable, whether convenient or inconvenient, whether welcome or unwelcome]; correct [those who err in doctrine or behavior], warn [those who sin], exhort and encourage [those who are growing toward spiritual maturity], with inexhaustible patience and [faithful] teaching. - 2 Timothy 4:2

A Pastor is to faithfully preach and teach the Word of God. They are to correct, warn, exhort, and encourage.

Care for the flock that God has entrusted to you. Watch over it willingly, not grudgingly—not for what you will get out of it, but because you are eager to serve God. Don’t lord it over the people assigned to your care, but lead them by your own good example. - 1 Peter 5:2-3

A Pastor is a shepherd of the people God has entrusted them with, God being the head of all. They are to care for people - teaching, leading and protecting them. They are to lead by example with a life that reflects the Word of God.

Everyone needs a Pastor or shepherd to be equipped spiritually, for protection, for spiritual covering, to be held accountable to, and to thrive in your walk with the Lord. This is the way the Lord established it from the days of the Early Church

And [His gifts to the church were varied and] He Himself appointed some as apostles [special messengers, representatives], some as prophets [who speak a new message from God to the people], some as evangelists [who spread the good news of salvation], and some as pastors and teachers [to shepherd and guide and instruct], [and He did this] to fully equip and perfect the saints (God’s people) for works of service, to build up the body of Christ [the church] - Ephesians 4:11-12

Your role is to join a Bible believing and Bible teaching church. Don't just attend and leave but plug in, allow the Word of God that is taught to work in your life and allow your Pastors to be your Pastors

The Bible talks a lot about submitting to authority and the importance of seeking wisdom. Just like congregation members are not called to be alone, Pastors are not either. It is not about singular church but rather the church as a whole, there to strengthen each other. That is also why there are different giftings and callings, for fully equipping and perfecting the saints (Ephesians 4:11-12). Pastors, Evangelist, Apostles, Prophets and Teachers all to work together.
Seeking Godly wisdom and surrounding yourself with those who give Godly counsel is very important. Submitting to and honoring the Leaders the Lord has placed in your life is vital to growth.
Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you. - Hebrews 13:17

We part of Revival Ministries International Ministerial Association (RMIMA), under Pastors Rodney and Adonica Howard-Browne. In Acts 4:23 it says that Peter and John, after the miracles, after the persecution, "went to their own company", just like then this is the company we go to. RMIMA is committed to bringing about the fellowship and support of ministers of like precious faith. Those men and women with a common vision, a common focus, and a common passion that declares, "Revival—Nothing More, Nothing Less and Nothing Else!" An association not for the exclusion of some, but for the inclusion of every minister who desires to see revival shake their land, leading to a great awakening with a vast harvest of souls in these last days.

That is our vision as well, to see souls saved and revival shake this land.