About The River Church

Who We Are

The River Church is a Spirit-filled family in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, committed to igniting fire, faith, and freedom in the lives of everyday people. We exist to help you encounter God, grow in faith, and discover the freedom found in Jesus Christ.

The People Who Serve

Meet Our Leaders

Pastor Kevin R. Bishop

Founding & Senior Pastor

For more than two decades, Pastor Kevin Bishop has faithfully served as the Founding and Senior Pastor of The River Church in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. His passion is to exalt Jesus Christ, proclaim the uncompromising truth of God’s Word, and cultivate an atmosphere where people genuinely encounter the presence and power of the Holy Spirit.

Known for his Christ-centered, Spirit-led ministry, Pastor Kevin communicates God’s Word through prophetic and revelatory preaching and teaching that is firmly rooted in Scripture and empowered by the Holy Spirit. His passion is to equip believers to grow in spiritual maturity, discover their God-given purpose, walk in the fullness of Christ, and advance the Kingdom of God in every sphere of life.

What Drives Us

Our Core Values

These values shape who we are as a church family and guide everything we do.

Jesus is our message

Everything we say and do points to the person and finished work of Jesus Christ.

People are our priority

Every person matters to God, so every person matters to us.

Faith is our perspective

We choose to see our lives and our world through the lens of faith in God.

Passion is our response

We worship and serve wholeheartedly in response to God's goodness.

Excellence is our standard

We honor God by giving our best in all things, with humility and care.

Generosity is our privilege

We give freely of our time, talents, and resources to advance God's kingdom.

Serving is our calling

We follow the example of Jesus by serving one another and our community.

What We Believe

Statement of Faith

We hold to the historic, foundational truths of the Christian faith. The following affirmations summarize what we believe the Bible teaches.

The Trinity

There is only one true and living God who has eternally revealed Himself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit — one God in three Persons.

Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 43:10–11; Matthew 28:19; Luke 3:22

Jesus Christ

We believe in the virgin birth of Jesus Christ — that He is both the Son of God and the son of man — and that He came to save humanity from the condemnation of sin by offering His blood as atonement, making salvation available to all who place their faith in Him.

Matthew 1:23; Luke 1:31, 35; John 3:16; 1 Corinthians 15:3; 2 Corinthians 5:21

Salvation

All people are sinful by nature and in need of redemption. Salvation is the free gift of God, received by grace through faith in Jesus Christ and not by works, so that no one may boast.

Romans 5:12–21; Romans 10:13–15; Ephesians 2:8–9; Titus 2:11

Regeneration

For the salvation of lost and sinful people, regeneration — the new birth — by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential.

John 3:3–7; Titus 3:5–7; 2 Corinthians 5:17

The Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is a divine Person who shares the attributes of God and carries out the works of God, including creation, inspiration of Scripture, the giving of life, conviction of sin, and sanctification.

Genesis 1:2; John 16:8, 13; 1 Corinthians 2:11; 2 Peter 1:21

Sanctification

Through the indwelling and sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit, the believer is enabled to grow in holiness and live a life that honors God.

Romans 8:5; 1 Thessalonians 4:3; 1 John 2:29

Baptism in the Holy Spirit

The baptism in the Holy Spirit is a gift promised by God and given to believers who ask, empowering them for life and service.

Joel 2:28; Acts 2:4; Luke 11:13

The Resurrection

We believe in the bodily resurrection of both the saved and the lost — the saved to everlasting life with God, and those without Christ to everlasting separation from Him.

Acts 24:15; John 5:28–29; Revelation 22:11–12

The Return of Christ

We believe in the personal, imminent return of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to gather His people to Himself.

Acts 1:11; 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18

Healing Through Christ

The redemptive work of Christ on the cross provides healing for the human body in answer to believing prayer.

Isaiah 53:4–5; James 5:14–15; 1 Peter 2:24

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