Mission & Values

Mission Statement

WE EXIST TO GLORIFY GOD AND MAKE EVERYDAY DISCIPLES BY…

Renewing weary lives together through a life-giving relationship with Jesus.

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What does this mean for you? For us? For our city?

We live in a weary and tired world, and we are weary and tired people. Our lives are busy, hectic, loud, and far too often we turn to the world for answers and peace. Unfortunately, we so often return more broken than before. Here at River City, it is our aim to come to the table with our burdens and aches, and look to Christ for peace and comfort - together. We make no promises of being a perfect people or having all the answers, but we are seeking the Lord together, and he is making us new day by day. So we go back to the well that does not run dry, and find water that will satisfy our soul.


The gospel of Jesus offers us this very hope - that we can come broken and be made whole. We can come dead and be made alive. We can come weary and be renewed. We gather together as a people every week to pursue this mission. Not only do we want to see our own people thrive, but we are passionate about the good of our neighbors in Minneapolis and St Paul. We have been pursuing this mission in the Twin Cities since 1853, and this kingdom work continues to this day.

Our Values

Humility + Confidence

Because the gospel gives us the humility to admit that our need is great and the confidence to know God loves us more

Enduring + Restoring

Because the gospel restores God's people through patient endurance, not hasty ambition

Compassion + Conviction

Because the gospel calls for compassionate hearts informed by Biblical convictions

Raise + Release

Because gospel influencers are meant to be catalytically sent, not selfishly collected

Near + Far

Because the gospel compels us toward those who are near and propels us toward those who are far

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