Learn About Our Ministries
We do not aim to be a 24-7, program-driven church. However, we do believe various ministries not only serve specific needs within the church and community, but they also provide avenues for Christians to exercise their spiritual gifts. Serving is also a great way to build relationships.
Visit our Ministries page to find out about how you can serve in a variety of ways in the life of our church. For we are all called to “serve one another in love” (Gal 5:13).
Interested in Membership?
Scripture uses a variety of metaphors to describe how the Christian life is not to be lived in isolation (just “Me and Jesus”…and a podcast) but in community with other Christians. The church is described as a “building/temple” (where you’re one of the bricks), the “body of Christ” (where you are a vital body part), a “family” (we’re adopted children of God), and an “army” (where we are down in the foxhole of life together).
Scripture places upon all Christians many obligations to “one-another”: to love one another, admonish one another, submit to one another, and so forth. This presupposes that every Christian (and their children) are part of a visible covenant community where this can be put into practice. Moreover, Scripture speaks regularly about the need for elders/shepherds to care for the flock—which requires that we know them!
Thus, River Oaks encourages every regular attender to take the formal step of church membership. Generally we offer a “New Members Class” every Fall and Spring for those who are interested in exploring membership. Check the church calendar for the dates for an upcoming class, or contact the office.
Attend “ROC On Wednesday”
One of the best ways to get to know the church outside of Sunday mornings is to attend ROC On Wednesday, our mid-week hub of ministry activities for all ages. Find out more.
Visit a Community Group
If you are looking to find out more about the day-to-day of River Oaks and to go deeper with a smaller group of people (more than is possible on Sundays), visit one of our Community Groups throughout the area.
