Reformed Theology Bootcamp The third River Oaks Church “Spiritual Formation Weekend” is coming soon! These events are wonderful times to gather as a church family and go deeper on various topics related to theology and the Christian life. This installment will be held April 24-26, 2026, and will focus on Read more…
Season 2 of 1-2 Samuel We’ll be resuming our study of 1-2 Samuel, “Once and Future King.” Season 1 took place in Summer 2025 and covered the first book. Season 2 will feature God’s covenantal dealings with King David and the highs and lows of his royal reign. Details: 10:15-10:45am Read more…
Think you know the Christmas story? The nativity plotline from your childhood seems pretty obvious. Mary rushes into Bethlehem on a donkey, accompanied by her fiance Joseph. She’s about to deliver her baby, but the city is packed with visitors. Innkeeper after innkeeper turn them away holding “No vacancy” signs. Read more…
Two New Classes We are excited to offer two Sunday school options for August through October. One class will focus on a core aspect of Christian living (parenting), and the other will connect to the sermon series on Exodus. Option 1: Kingdom Parents: Raising Kids Well for Every Stage (Worship Read more…
Two Old Testament Offerings We are excited to offer two Sunday school options for June through mid-August. Given that we’ll be moving to a NT sermon series, both classes will focus on the Old Testament. Option 1: Israel’s Once and Future King (Worship center, taught by Greg Lanier and Cade Read more…
A Case of the Mondays? In our denomination (and we suspect the ratio is the same elsewhere), only 1.3% of the people serve as pastors. The other 98.7% have a different vocation (or did in the past, if retired). But so often it is easy for Christians to fall into Read more…
What’s Behind the Text? The New Testament was not composed in a vacuum, nor is it a collection of wise aphorisms from a guru sitting atop a misty mountain. It was written by real men–inspired by the Holy Spirit–who lived in a real time and place facing real on-the-ground issues. Read more…
Two New Classes Having just finished a long series on Hebrews as well as a “marriage boot camp” in the prior months, we shift our attention in October and November to 2 different topics: one that deals with contemporary theological issues, and one that is focused in helping you read Read more…
One New Class…and a Season Two This Fall we will be offering two adult Sunday school classes that contribute to our balanced “diet” of Bible courses and practical aspects of living the Christian life. We’re excited to have teachers with a wide range of expertise to offer the following classes Read more…
Life in the Spirit The theme for SF 2.0 was “Life in the Spirit: Using Your Spiritual Gifts.” The entire weekend revolved around how the Holy Spirit has gifted every Christian with various gifts to use to build up the church, as Paul writes in Romans: Rom 12:6-8 – Having Read more…
Moving Up and Growing in Faith! As the summer winds down, it’s time to move on up! Starting Aug. 11, children are invited to promote to the next grade level during Sunday school and ROCK. (Please click here for a map of the new rooms.) Grade level divisions are: The Children’s ministry team—Jane O’Dowd and Betty Ballough—will be in Read more…
Sunday School for the Summer This Summer we will be offering two adult Sunday school classes that help contribute to our balanced “diet” of Bible courses and theology/church history. We’re excited to have teachers with a wide range of expertise to offer the following classes for the months of June Read more…
Sunday School for the Second Quarter This Spring we will be offering two adult Sunday school classes that touch on core theological topics. Our philosophy of Adult Ed at River Oaks is to provide a balanced “diet” of classes that cover Bible, theology, and contemporary issues (like our recent class Read more…
“Appeared To Many Witnesses” Without the resurrection of Jesus Christ, we should just pack it up and go home. This is how I often summarize Paul’s teaching in 1 Corinthians 15, where he elaborates in detail on the centrality of the resurrection of Jesus for the Christian faith and worldview. Read more…
Sunday School for the First Quarter To begin the new year, we will be offering two adult Sunday school classes that touch on topics of interest in the Christian life. Our philosophy of Adult Ed at River Oaks is to provide a balanced “diet” of classes that cover Bible (like Read more…
What is Christianity? Perhaps you’ve looked around a church and thought “I have no idea what these people are talking about, but there’s no way I’m asking questions everyone knows the answers to.” We have great news. You’re not alone! We are conducting an 8-week study of “Christianity 1.0” to Read more…
Parenting Toddlers & the Gospel of Luke! For October and November, we are offering two adult Sunday school classes. Both will take place during the Sunday school time (10:15-10:45am), so you can take your pick. Find out the details below! Toddler Talks with Dr. Kim Bougoulias Dr. Kim Bougoulias has Read more…
Join our Toddler Talks Sunday School Series! On October 8 a new Sunday School series on practical tips and wisdom for raising children in their toddler years will begin! The class will be taught by Dr. Kim Bougoulias, who has been a member of River Oaks for over two decades Read more…
Two classes to choose from! For August and September, we are offering two adult Sunday school classes. Both will take place during the Sunday school time (10:15-10:45am), so you can take your pick. Find out the details below! Foundations of the Faith: Apostles’ Creed At ROC we recite the Apostles’ Read more…
ROC ON Wednesday is back! The fall semester of River Oaks Church on Wednesdays has begun! (For short, it’s called ROC ON!) This mid-week program is part of River Oaks Church’s larger vision for fellowship and biblical teaching opportunities for all ages on Wednesday night. ROC ON evenings kick-off with a dinner served from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Read more…