The Inside Scoop: for River Partners

(Please note: This section of the website is specifically for River Partners)

River Partners Retreat - Aug. 19 - 21, 2013.

  • Stay tuned for more details on this great time of recharging & relaxing.
  • We'll be heading to the beautuiful Honor's Haven Resort & Spa 2 hours outside the City.
  • More info will be coming soon to all active River Partners.

Now Available: Interactive Bible Experience

    Please check out our prototype podcast that we're calling the "Interactive Bible Experience." This 25 minute audio recording is meant to be a tool to help us engage with the scriptures in a fresh way. Please listen to our first installment (Mark 6) and let us know what you think.
    River Interactive Bible Experience - Mark 6

River Partners Retreat - Feb. 1 & 2, 2013.

  • Sign up now for our (3rd annual) overnight get away exclusively for R.P.s.
  • We'll be returning to the beautuiful St. Ignatius retreat center on Long Island.
  • We'll be joined by Jordan Seng. Jordan is a pastor at author of "Miracle Work"
  • Get all the details: Last Year's Retreat Brochure.

Did you miss the last River Partner's Meeting?

River Partners Meeting... Please listen here to learn about:

  • the vision of the River: (or why Harvard's Prof. Puntnam makes us feel like what we're doing matters)
  • Can we experience dynamic supernatural without wearing Robes & waving Flags?
  • Signature River Experience: Safe Space, Spiritual Power, Kingdom Direction from Bible
  • "the state of the union/River" Our choice: 200 vs. 500
  • the River "app" store
  • behind the curtain
  • hearing from those involved: Kahn, Henry, David, Dan, Peter, Cebert, Josh, John, Christopher
  • New Stuff: Newcomers MeetUps, Workshops, PM Team
  • RiverKids update & plans from Caroline
  • What You Can Do...
  • Questions & Answers
    • Listen NOW. (50min.) <Document: River "iphone apps"

Did you miss the last River Partner's Meeting?

River Partners Meeting - Winter 2011... Please listen here to learn about:

  • the heart behind the subway ad campaign...why it matters
  • Tiffany's story
  • Molly's Story
  • The "Denise experience"
  • Ways to Prepare for a Possible influx of people
  • Wine & Cheese
  • Bait & Switch??
  • How to Be Alienating While being Friendly
  • Prayer
  • Look Up/Look Around/Pray
    • Listen NOW. (25min.) Renew Your River Partner Commitment for 2011 here

Did you miss the last River Partner's Meeting?

River Partners Meeting - Summer 2010... Please listen here to learn about:

  • the BIG picture of what the River is up to...and why it matters
  • what it means to "fish the blue ocean"...
  • Caroline and the RiverKids
  • Charles and the "State of the RiveNYC"
  • what's involved in the River Partner commitment?
  • the River: by the numbers
  • the staff: who's who
  • 3rd service starting Sept. 12 @ 5:15pm
  • New for 2010: Centered Life...learning to follow Jesus
  • Sara explains the River Partner "FastPass"
    • Listen NOW. (42min.) Document: River Partner Commitment 2010

    "Pathway Vineyard Church is setting up a fund to help the people in Chile at this time. If you would like to participate in that it would be welcomed. We intend to extend a hand directly to the people in Chile that we have relationship with as we will be able to lend a hand over the months and years to come."

 

The River will be giving toward this effort from our Compassion Fund. We encourage you to consider contributing as well.

 

Did you miss the last River Partner's Meeting?

River Partners Meeting January 2010... Please listen here to learn about:

  • the difference between Christianity & Jesus
  • what the Harvard logo says about the world...
  • Batman/The Road/No Country For Old Men
  • why are there fewer kids in Italy?
  • would you rather live in Paris or Tehran?
  • Witness vs. Advocate
  • Martha's story
  • Numbers: present & future
  • the River's path of involvement
  • goals for 2010
  • the 5 commitments of a River Partner
  • Jane's story
  • the River Partner "signing bonus"
    • Listen NOW. (50min.) Document: River Partner Commitment 2010

 

Haiti Relief Effort

Like you, our hearts are heavy with concern for the people affected by the tragic devstation in Haiti. We are partnering with Convoy of Hope to provide relief. In addition, the Vineyard movement (of which we a part) is also mobilizing a response. You can read the letter by the National Director of the Vineyard here. We encourage you to consider contributing towards these efforts.

Not the Religious Type

The River is part of the Vineyard Movement of Churches and was planted out of the Vineyard Christian Fellowship of Boston. In addition we are connected to the "Not The Religious Type" Organization. Here are some resources that provide insight into our particular approach to building a church in Manhattan:


Get In The Groove! -- Reflection Guide

Check out these "Reflection Guides" that went along with our last teaching series:
Get In The Groove! - Week 7
Get In The Groove! - Week 6
Get In The Groove! - Week 5
Get In The Groove! - Week 4
Get In The Groove! - Week 3
Get In The Groove! - Week 2
Get In The Groove! - Week 1
Preview - Get In The Groove!

 

Our Focus for 2010: Leadership Development

Each year we carefully (and prayerfully) consider an overarching goal for the church. We feel strongly that this is the year to focus on leadership development. The lifeblood of any local church is the Leadership Community, and the River is no exception. We have a tremendously committed group of individuals who serve in a variety of ways throughout the church. (see the Leadership Community Requirements here) Our goal is to invest more time & energy into the River Leadership Community to see it grow in both numbers and impact in the coming year. This will include:

  • a NEW 101 Class designed to move folks from being attenders to being River Partners
  • Continued emphasis on our 201 Leadership Training Study to develop potential NEW leaders
  • Re-envisioning our River 301 Leadership/Discipleship gatherings (training & retreats)
  • Piloting a 401 Full-Time Ministry Leadership Internship on the staff level

 

The Fall 2009 Campaign

Each year we do a marketing/advertising campaign to let New Yorkers who aren't typically tuned into church know about the River. These have included posters, websites, postcards and signs on subway trains. Keep an eye out for our latest postcard: "COULD CHURCH HELP us get more out of life?" which will be mailed to 100,000+ homes in the downtown area.

Previous River Campaigns:

COULD CHURCH HELP you tune in?
COULD CHURCH INSPIRE deeper relationships?
COULD CHURCH HELP you explore life?
AskSeekClick.com

 

Why did the River move meeting locations?

On August 2, 2009 we began meeting in a NEW SPACE for our Sunday morning services. Our new location is the New York Academy of Sciences---located on the  40th floor of 7 World Trade Center (250 Greenwich St)   It provides:

better space for kids
more seating
better AC/heating
better acoustics & sound quality
easy to find location
spectacular views
modern amenities
less expensive

 

 

THANKS for all you do!

 

 

Listen to the talk: The Vision of the River from our sermon archive.

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