Revival is happening in Raleigh, North Carolina

The founders of River of Life Church came from diverse backgrounds, as well as different parts of the country. 

Senior Pastor Dr. David Newell was born in Springfield, New Jersey. He did his undergraduate studies at Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio. While preparing to work with his father in Wall Street, he had a dramatic encounter with Jesus Christ. As a result of his life changing meeting with the Lord, he enrolled at Princeton Theological Seminary. At Princeton, he received the baptism of the Holy Spirit through a prayer meeting on campus.

Co-Pastor Ina Newell was born in Laurel, Mississippi. She felt a call on her life for ministry, while a young girl. Ina studied at Loyola University in New Orleans. While attending the University, Ina met David in a Spirit-Filled church in the city, and were married in 1970. They have three grown sons who are successful in their own right and are serving God as well. 

David and Ina spent 25 years on the ministry staff at Faith Church in New Orleans under Pastor Charles Green. They developed a powerful youth ministry that grew to 300 young people, and founded a Bible College, equipping people for future ministry.

David and Ina came to Raleigh, North Carolina in 1997 were they founded River of Life Church. Over a dozen people now serve on the ministry team at River of Life. The vision of River of Life Church brings the Father’s Heart of Love to our community.  We encourage our people to stay full of the Holy Spirit and give away the love of God. 

Available ministries at River of Life include:

·         Charis Bible College – a branch of Andrew Wommack Bible College in Colorado Springs.

·         Healing Rooms – We are affiliated with Healing Rooms International in Spokane, Washington. We minister to the sick on Monday Evenings and Tuesday during the day.

·         Prophetic Ministry – Twice a month, our prophetic teams minister words of edification and comfort to newcomers and visitors who desire this ministry.

·         Alter Team – We train and equip men and women to serve as ambassadors in God’s Kingdom. They minister through the gifts of the Holy Spirit in every service.

·         Amplified Youth – These young people love God and are not afraid to bring Christ to the streets.

·         Worship Team – Singers and musicians who bring people into fervent worship and praise to the Lord Jesus.

·         Dance Teams – Several dance teams minister to God and lift the congregation to a higher level of worship.

·         Prison Outreach - Teams are being trained to continue ministry to both men and women in the Raleigh area.

·         Inner City Outreach – Several times a week, the needy are cared for with both food and healing prayer.

·         Refreshing Stream – a ministry dedicated to healing of the heart and emotions.

·         Treasure hunters – Dedicated Teams receive words of knowledge from the Holy Spirit and bring the Life of God to a hungry world.

·         Ushers – A dedicated team of ushers who greet as well as help the overflow of our services.

EVERYONE is welcome at River of Life Church! People from all walks Life call River of Life Church Home.  Go to www.riverofliferaleigh.com to learn more.