Our Mission & Vision
Our mission is to help connect people to faith to Jesus Christ
We are all aware that in these trying times, people are in search of something more, something greater than themselves. We believe this is the most important time in history to reach out to those around us and encourage them to search for Jesus. Come and learn more about Him and His Word next to a group of imperfect people who just want to be close to Him!
“Let’s Gather and Grow at the River” – Psalm 1:3
River of Life is located 100 yards from the Monongahela River in southwestern Pennsylvania. The Monongahela is the largest, north-flowing river in the United States. Running from the mountains of West Virginia, it meets its merging point in Pittsburgh where it joins the Allegheny River to become the Ohio River. Our church celebrates the life and motion of a river and it’s a symbolic connection to our faith.
Who We Are
Our Team & Leadership
We know that a strong leadership team is key to being able to serve our church, community and city. Continue reading to see who we are.
Zach & Emmy Ray
Youth & Hyphen Leader
Zach started attending River of Life back in 2010. He began as a dedicated member of the church youth group, and after high school in 2015, began co-directing the church’s young people. Soon after, he’d meet Emmy and they’d lead the youth and hyphen together. The two are dedicated to showing their young adults how God’s overwhelming love and power can help them shine in their schools and communities.
Pastor Tim & Starr Truckenmiller
Lead Pastor
Tim, along with his wife, Starr, and their three children, planted River Of Life in 1995, hoping it would become a beacon of light in this dark world. Overcoming many obstacles through the years, River of Life has been just that to so many. Today the couple pastors the church with a message of love and grace for all who welcome God and his gentleness into their lives.
Cassidy Truckenmiller
Children's Ministry Leader
Cassidy started attending River of Life in 1995 when her parents, Tim and Starr, founded the church. Since then, Cassidy has discovered her burden for children and gained a passion for teaching them the word of God. Cassidy is also a local teacher in the area where she specializes in working with kids who have disabilities. Her love for the community and others shines through her weekly when she’s leading her Sunday school classes.
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Our Beliefs & Values
We believe:
1. A river symbolizes The Lord’s desire for blessing, healing, and growth.
2. In communities such as ours, a river provides health, liveability, transportation, commerce, and recreation.
3. As a church, our purpose is to:
◦ Exalt our Creator and Savior or “lift up”
◦ Evangelize our Community or “reach out”
◦ Edify our One Another or “build up”
◦ Equip our Fellow Laborers or “prepare for”
Unity
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Liberty
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Salvation
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Eternity
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“The Lord has a plan for each and every one of us, it is our job to search Him out and find all that He has for us “
– Pastor Tim Truckenmiller
F.A.Q.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the worship like at River of Life?
“Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear: for our God is a consuming fire” (Hebrews 12:28-29 KJV). River of Life believes in the power and fire of God and his presence. Our worship is filled with live music and anointed musicians whose main mission is to glorify God and welcome his all-consuming fire into their lives.
How long does a typical Sunday Service last?
Our services begin at 10:30 AM and last about two hours. At River of Life, we believe in the presence of God and wait on him to move. This being said, we don’t always end in two hours we could end earlier or later depending on how God leads us through service.
What kind of people attend River Of Life?
“Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself” (Hebrews 22:37-38). We preach a message of love and compassion here in the valley. All of our members are sure to welcome you with open arms and kindness because of their dedication to demonstrating God’s word.
Can I speak to the Pastor prior to attending?
Reach out to us through our contact page and we will connect you directly with our pastor or get you to someone who’d be happy to answer all of your questions. Also, check out our team’s page where you can connect with us and him on Facebook. Pastor, Truckenmiller is always willing to connect with and help members of the community in the best possible way he can.