RiverGlen Stories

In 2020 was a hard year for Sam. The end of a marriage, the lost of a grandparent, a job and a pet. For Sam, depression crept in and he felt alone.  According to the World Health Organization, 280 million people in the world struggle with depression. "Depression is different from regular...

The grief of divorce is a heavy burden to carry. For Nancy, the pain of an unexpected divorce was holding her back. Nancy was invited to RiverGlen by a friend and was introduced to Jesus. Through faith in Jesus, Nancy made the brave decision to let go of bitterness and forgive. Freedom and...

Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 1976 by Millard and Linda Fuller with the mission to provide affordable housing to families in need. Since its inception, Habitat for Humanity has grown into a global organization with affiliates in over 70 countries. One of...

Generosity is a powerful force that can create a ripple effect far beyond what we can see. It can inspire others to do the same, uplift the lives of those impacted, and share the love of Jesus. When we received the call from MOHI, Mission of Hope International, their call for urgent child...

Many of us aim to live good, meaningful lives. We desire to connect and help others, achieve our dreams, and make a name for ourselves. For TJ Fekete, an attender at RG, his life was good. He didn't bottom out, or have an extreme low, and was blessed with a job that involved doing something that...

The message of Jesus Christ is one that transcends boundaries of race, ethnicity, social status, class, and every other division that separates humanity. The Gospel invites every person, from every background, into a relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Jesus loved everyone, and His...

Serving or volunteering is the act of giving oneself to help others without any expectation of receiving anything in return. It is an act of kindness and compassion that can have a significant impact on the lives of those who are in need.  In many religious traditions, serving and...

Church planting is one of the most effective ways of expanding the reach of making more and better followers of Jesus. It enables new communities to form around the church and allows for fresh, relevant expressions of faith to take root in different contexts. However, church planting requires...

Chloe is a remarkable young girl who has dedicated her time and energy to helping those in need. For the past six years, she has been raising money for various causes and making a positive impact in her community. At just 10 years old, Chloe has already accomplished so much. She started out by...

The word generosity sometimes carries a negative connotation. We might think being generous involves sacrificing comforts that we don't want to give up. Generosity may appear to be something that hurts us for the sake of helping someone else - which doesn't make it very appealing.  But...