Ministries
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JamesRiverKids
At James River it is our desire to provide excellent children's programs in a safe and secure environment where kids can learn about God's love and have a whole lot of fun along the way!
Sunday Morning
Superchurch/Bible Praise (infant-preschool)
Chapel/Smallgroups (K-5th)
Sunday Night
Superchurch/Bible Praise (infant-preschool)
Sunday Night Live (K-5th)
Wednesday Night
Kids Adventure (infant-preschool)
Club Journey (K-5th)
Missionettes/Royal Rangers (K-5th)
Students
Realife Student Ministries
Realife is all about, well... real life. It's about teenagers encountering God, making friends, growing together and making a difference. It's about helping everybody connect, elevate and discover.
6.8
Realife6.8 is the junior high ministry that focuses on 6-8th graders with crazy activities, funny videos, upbeat worship and a relevant message for junior highers. Realife6.8 meets on Sunday mornings at 10:00 & 11:30am for a service designed just for that age group and also Wednesday at 7pm. Realife6.8 also meets during the week in small groups set up just for junior highers.
9.12
Realife9.12 is the senior high ministry that focuses on students in 9th-12 grade with a service packed with videos, testimonies, worship and a relevant presentation of God's Word for high school students. Realife9.12 meets on Wednesday nights at 7pm and during the week in small groups.
18.25
Realife18.25 is the college and career ministry that focuses its ministry on students in college and young adults 25 and younger. They currently meet with Realife9.12 on Wednesday nights at 7pm in the Student Center.
Adults
Life Groups
Life Groups are a great opportunity for people to experience life together in a small group setting. Life Groups meet in homes twice a month and are a great way to meet new friends and grow in your relationship with God.
Jamesriverwomen
The Jamesriverwomen Ministry provides opportunities for women of all ages to connect with new friends, be encouraged through fellowship, laughter and girl time, all as they grow deeper in the Word!
Jamesriverwomen Friday Mornings
- Chat time and coffee
- Women of all ages doing life together
- An atmosphere of smiles, connection and genuine support
- Live teaching on the Proverbs 31 Woman
- Free preschool program (ages 1-5 years) - Pre-registration is recommended
- Infants welcome to attend with mom
Monday Night Bible Study
Hey, Jamesriverwomen! Join us for Beth Moore's in-depth Bible study, Breaking Free, every 2nd and 4th Monday at 7pm in S120. Let's connect with new friends as we grow deeper in the Word! For more information contact Christy Dickson at 860-4782. No childcare provided.
Friendship Get-Togethers
Women have been uniquely created with a desire for companionship. We love to laugh, talk and enjoy life with friends. Friendship Get-Togethers have been designed for you... to connect you and encourage through friendship, laughter and girl time. These small groups meet once a month in homes near you. For locations and times just give us a call at 417-581-5433.
Designing Memories
Designing Memories meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month in Room S134 from 5:30-10:30 pm. You are welcome to drop in anytime to design and make memories with other women. For more information, contact Kyndal Frazier at 582-1126.
Baby Brunch
Moms with new babies (0-6 months) are invited to come and share this special time together with other moms. Come and be pampered and encouraged. The delicious food, smiles and laughter will brighten your life!
Men's Ministries
The Men's Ministries is designed for guys to connect with guys. There is a monthly Men's Breakfast and also other annual events like the Extreme Experience Men's Retreat.
Senior Adult Ministries
The Primetimer's Ministry is designed for the ongoing fellowship of those that have just reached their prime in life. The Primetimers have a quarterly potluck where they eat, talk and laugh with each other.
Single Source
Single Source is a class for single adults (Age 35+) that meets on Sunday mornings at 10:00 in Fireside A. Single Source also takes part in a variety of activities in addition to the regular Sunday morning meetings.
Hospitality
Red Carpet Ministry
The Red Carpet Ministry exists to serve guests and regular attendees in all services to create a warm and inviting atmosphere where people are loved and encouraged.
Outdoor/Parking Lot Team
Greet and direct in the parking lot
Building Reception Team
Welcome and assist guests around the building
Auditorium Team
Welcome and assist guests in the auditorium
Security/Safety Team
Ensure a safe environment
Communion Team
Communion preparation and clean-up
Deaf Ministry Team
Interpreters
Church Operations
JRA Bookstore
The JRA Bookstore exists to assist you in your daily life. We have books, CD and DVD series that contain our messages series, leadership, devotional and Life Group material. We also have music that fits nearly every genre. Additionally, if you want something we don't have, we can often obtain it for you!
JRA Cafe
The JRA Cafe is a high traffic coffee shop during service times and special events. We play an important role on a daily basis. We are passionate people working to advance the Kingdom of God, with coffee and a warm greeting to our guests & church family.
JRA Resources
JRA Resources exists to equip people with powerful teaching by the JRA Preaching Team. The resources provided range from CD's and DVD's of our weekly services, as well as our sermon series. This is also accomplished through our Podcast, online store, and weekly mailings to distribute the Word across the country and globe.
The River Fitness Center
The River Fitness Center is a full-service fitness center that is open to the community. Our goal is to offer a positive, family-oriented experience at a price that everyone can afford. Realizing that many people find gyms intimidating, we have created The River Fitness Center as a fun, safe, comfortable and accepting environment.
Counseling
Living Free
Living Free Ministries include: Addiction Recovery, Divorce Recovery, and Grief Recovery.
Living Free meets on Tuesday evenings at 7pm and Sunday mornings at 9am. The next sessions of Divorce Recovery and Grief Recovery will begin September 10th. For more info or to pre-register, please call the main office at (417) 581-5433.
NewLife Class
The NewLife Class is designed for new believers to learn more about the Word of God and what it means to be a Christian. It is a relaxed environment set up to be a place where new Christians can ask and discuss questions.
NewLife Class meets at 8:30am & 10:00am in Fireside B.
Counseling Ministry
The Counseling Ministry offers biblical guidance for the whole family on a wide variety of topics.
NewLife Hosts
NewLife Hosts greet and pray with those who respond to the altar call during services or special events.
Community Outreach
Benevolence
Benevolence provides a variety of help to the JRA family and community including, single moms, widows and spouses of deployed troops. They also coordinate several major work projects such as Project Partnership (a public school makeover) and an Extreme Home Makeover. In addition, they also assist people in need throughout the year.
Constructors In Action
Constructors In Action (CIA) assist JRA single moms, widows and spouses of deployed troops with minor home repairs. They also serve in major outreach events (like Extreme Makeover), local missions trips and retreat center workdays.
Mechanics In Action
Mechanics In Action is a ministry focused on meeting the vehicle maintentance needs of single moms, widows and families in need.
Prison Ministries
On a weekly basis, individuals and teams from James River are able to minister to those incarcerated in one of the area jails or prisons.
Pastoral Care
Meals Ministry
The Meals Ministry provides meals on an as needed basis to JRA family for funerals, prolonged illnesses and other various times.
Pastor On Call Ministry
The Pastor On Call Ministry is made up of volunteers such as retired pastors or those with adequate training to assist the Pastor On Call with making and receiving phone calls of a pastoral nature.
Worship & Creative Arts
Worship & Creative Arts
The Worship & Creative Arts ministry exists to facilitate worship and evangelism through worship at James River Assembly. We are a community of worshippers who encourage one another to grow as spiritual leaders as we serve in worship leadership in every venue at JRA.
Worship & Creative Arts provides two opportunities a year to become a member of the following ministries:
James River Choir
James River Orchestra
James River Praise Band
JRA's Praise Band ministry unites all rhythm section and vocal team members in one team. Worship bands are rostered from participants on this united team, facilitating worship in each venue at JRA.
Open membership at specific times during year.
Resonate Youth Choirs
JamesRiverKids Choirs
James River Children's Chorale
School of Fine Arts
James River's SoFA exists to equip students in the arts for worship ministry. Private and group lessons in music and dance are available. Lessons at James River Assembly. Lessons/classes available year round.
James River Dance Team
JRA's Dance Team exists to glorify God through dance.
Discipleship
James River Leadership College
A fully-accredited two-year degree program designed to engage students in an academic approach to biblical/leadership studies coupled with practical ministry experience while inspiring in them a personal pursuit of God and His direction for their lives.
James River Leadership College will challenge students to live a life of faith with an abundance mentality and experience amazing God moments in their life.
James River Master's Commission
An intensive, eight-month discipleship experience for today's young Christians and tomorrow's leaders. Through James River Master's Commission, students experience authentic community, spiritual growth, ministry experience, and college preparation.
The James River Master's Commission exists to help people DISCOVER who God created them to be. Each of our students is put on a unique discipleship track that allows them to completely focus on growing their relationship with God while experiencing incredible life-changing ministry opportunities.
Our focus on individual coaching and mentoring is designed to challenge and develop each student in a personal way. Whether it be hearing God's voice through a daily prayer time, digging deeper into God's Word through Scripture memory and Bible classes or experiencing first hand what it means to be the Body of Christ as you help serve someone in need, your life will forever be impacted. The expectations are high, it is not for the faint of heart, but the result is far more rewarding than anything this world has to offer.
