WE ARE BETTER TOGETHER!

A church in Dumfries, VA where you can connect with like-minded Christians.
Sunday service begins at 10:00 am

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We can't wait to meet you in person or online! Here is some information to help you prepare for your first visit so you can feel home right away.
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Children's Ministry

Children's ministry (2 years to fifth grade) is available during our weekend service, and registration is not required.
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Let's Connect

Are you looking for meaningful ways to connect with others in the River of Life family? We have ways for you to find a group, host a weekend sermon watch party, or dive deeper in your relationship with God.

HELLO THERE!

Thanks for stopping by our website! If you're searching for a church home, we hope to be the place for you. We have options to plan your experience to participate online and in-person - whichever is best for you and your family.

Whether you've never been to church before, or grew up attending church weekly, plan your experience to join us this weekend!
 
We believe that God wants to do great things through you!
- Mason Phillips, Lead Pastor 

Test Drive A Sermon

Find encouragement from the Scriptures in some of our recent sermons!

The Pattern Prayer

Why do some prayers feel heard while others leave us wondering where God went? This message reveals the hidden blockages in our prayer lives—particularly unforgiveness—that keep us from connecting with the Father who promises to answer. Jesus didn't just give us a prayer we should recite; He gave us a pattern that transforms how we approach Him, turning anxiety into peace and survival into flourishing. In this message by Pastor Mason Phillips discover the three-step journey that unlocks the power of authentic prayer and brings God's kingdom into your everyday life.

When God Says No

Ever feel abandoned when your prayers hit a wall? In this message on James 4:1-6, Pastor Mason Phillips dismantles the enemy’s lie that God’s silence equals rejection in his sermon, When God Says No. You will discover how to align your direction, destination, and disposition so that you stop seeking what you want and start receiving what is good for you. Don’t walk away from unanswered prayer again; prepare to receive a grace-empowered yes.

Unequally Yoked

When the world pulls at your soul with competing demands, how do you remain faithful without sacrificing your new identity? Drawing from his transformative journey from military service to civilian life, Pastor Mason Phillips invites you to explore the deep tension between relational comfort and covenant reality. In this message on “Unequally Yoked,” discover practical ways to pursue holy partnerships and protect your spiritual position, ultimately leading to a profound experience of God’s presence.
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