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Ministering Arts

River of Life Ministering Arts is a diverse and exciting department at River of Life. It could be considered one of the cornerstones of this church, as it contains some of the principal elements around which our services are built.  It brings life and power to our services and is used by God to draw people unto himself.

Ministering Arts includes:

—Worship Team
—Dance Team
—Choir
—Drama
—Technical Crew (lights, sound, video)
—Special Music
—Musical Guests

WORSHIP TEAM:
Contact: Pastor Jeni Stivale

Comprised of approximately 32 members, the worship team leads our corporate and special worship services on Sundays and Wednesdays during normal service times (see “Services and Directions” for more information). Worship at the River is contemporary, uplifiting and engages and challenges our congregation to participate in worship rather than spectate. Led by Brian and Jeni Stivale, the worship team is a vital part of our services which maintains a high standard of both musical and spiritual excellence.

DANCE TEAM:
Contact: Dora Boone

The Dance Team at River of Life Fellowship dances for special music, events, and occasionally during normal service worship. Our dance team expresses their praise by way of interpretive and contemporary dance, with conservative dance apparel. Their presence brings us all just that much closer to God in a powerful and creative, elegant way.

CHOIR:
Contact: Pastor Jeni Stivale/Betsy Alford

The Riversounds Gospel Choir is our choir which performs monthly at the River. If you like the old sounds of traditional gospel, with a hint of contemporary worship, you will enjoy and be blessed by our choir. The Riversounds choir has over 30 members.

THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS:
Contact: Pastor Brian Stivale

The River of Life Fellowship Theatrical Productions Ministry is led by broadway and international entertainment industry veterans Brian and Jeni Stivale who direct the production of full-scale Musical and Theatrical Productions for Easter, Christmas and other special events. Recent productions include “King Of Glory”- a Christmas Concert Spectacular and “The Kingdom” - a Musical Dramatization of the Passion, Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus Christ. Future productions include this Christmas’ “Joy To The Children” and much more. The Theatrical Ministry is also responsible for the creation, production and mounting of Illustrated Sermons.

TECHNICAL CREW:
Contact: Dana Green/Jonathan Guddat

River of Life is an amazing place with incredible audio/visual technology, and with a full theatrical stage, the sky is the limit when it comes to our weekly services and special productions. Our technical crew makes it happen behind the scenes with pro lighting, sound and tasteful theater effects which make our services something very special.

SPECIAL MUSIC AND MUSICAL GUESTS:
Contact: Pastor Jeni Stivale

River of Life is a place of MUSIC. It has been since its foundings almost 25 years ago, and it continues to offer special music during services, as well as free concerts, summer outdoor events and more. Our special guests have included Alvin Slaughter, The Katinas, Sonic Flood, Big Daddy Weave, Crystal Lewis, Dr. Ron Kenoly, Andrew Ironside, Sarah Kelly, Jaime Jamgochian and many more. If you are a music lover, the River is the place for you.