by centering our lives around Jesus Christ and the truth of His gospel and equipping men and women with the understanding of God’s call
To Serve Each Other
by encouraging one another in word and deed, committing ourselves to each other
To Serve the World Around Us
by demonstrating the love of God, which has been performed in our lives, bringing hope and help to people everywhere through Jesus Christ by leading them to faith by salvation through Jesus Christ and in this way, WE SERVE GOD
Our Pastors
Gordon and Denise Henke
Apostle/Pastor
Pastor Gordy has been pastoring at River of Life since 1996. He and his wife Denise are very involved in many aspects of church life including worship, women’s ministry and the practical side of church leadership.
Rick and Shari Lambright
Lead Pastor
Rick & Shari have both been raised in the Shipshewana area. They have lived there since being married in 1982 and raised their 3 children there as well, Jason, Brooke & Mark.