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Thanks for taking the time to see what God’s doing at RiverTree Lake. Whether you are someone seeking answers about God, a Christian looking to grow deeper in your faith or someone who doesn’t like church at all – you will find a home here. All people matter and all are welcome.

At RiverTree Lake, Jesus Christ is at the center of who we are. We believe Jesus is on mission in Hartville, Stark County and beyond – extending the Father’s grace and forgiveness. He invites us to join him in this mission by making disciples of Jesus one person, one family, one neighborhood at a time. I hope you’ll join us on this mission. This is a place you can experience community, get help and make friends. We’re glad you’re here.

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OUR MISSION

LEADERS

We want to raise up a group of people who are willing to go first into the places and spaces that need the hope of Jesus.

THE NEXT GENERATION

We want to unlock the God-given spirit within the Next Generation to change the realities of our schools, sports teams, and playgrounds for the better.

GROUPS

A group is a family of Christ followers on mission with God to make disciples of Jesus.

NATURALLY SUPERNATURAL

We will listen and respond to the Holy Spirit while we are at work, mowing the front yard, walking the dog, or on the sideline at the kids’ soccer game.

WEEKEND GATHERINGS

We will gather on the weekends to remind ourselves that we are in this together, to hear from God, and stand in awe of who God is.

SECOND SPACES

We will create spaces and moments for our entire community to have opportunities to see the glory of God in action.

OUR BELIEFS ABOUT GOD

There is ONE GOD who is the source of everything.
God is one and He exists as three equal persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. God has existed eternally and is the creator of everything that exists in the universe, both physical and spiritual. He is actively involved in sustaining life and matter in the universe and also supernaturally intervenes in human existence to achieve His purposes. He has made mankind in His image and has gone to great lengths to demonstrate that He wants to be in a love relationship with his people.

Genesis 1:26; Exodus 6:7; Matthew 3:16-17; John 3:16; Acts 17:24-30; Romans 1:20; 2 Peter 3:9

ABOUT THE BIBLE

The Bible is the ABSOLUTE TRUTH and relevant to human existence today. The Bible is the source of truth about the origin and purpose of the human race and reveals the nature of our Divine Creator. It communicates God’s perfect standards concerning human life and is the truth by which every person will be judged. We believe the Bible was written under the guidance of God himself, that it contains no errors in the original texts, and that it is sure, safe, and reliable in all matters when appropriately read and interpreted. The Bible provides the best information for living the highest quality of life on this earth and for all eternity.

2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21; 1 Peter 1:24-25; Isaiah 40:8, Hebrews 4:12; Psalm 19:8; Psalm 119:105; 2 Timothy 3:16

ABOUT JESUS

Jesus is the ONLY Son of God, the ONLY way to heaven.
We believe that Jesus Christ is God’s only Son who was physically born as human being while remaining fully God. Because He was both fully God and fully human, His death was able to make the perfect and only payment for our sin and He is, therefore, the only way a person may have his or her broken relationship with God restored and enter God’s eternal presence in Heaven. We believe that Jesus Christ will return to this earth to judge the world, to gather those who have put their faith in Him and to punish those who have continued to rebel against Him. While the exact moment of his return will not be known, the fact that He will return should cause us to live with urgency and should be a great hope to everyone who trusts in Him.

John 14:6; Romans 3:21-25; John 11:25-26 ; Acts 4:12; 1 Corinthians 15:51-57, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3; Mark 13:32; Philippians 2:9-11; Titus 2:13

ABOUT MAN

Every human being is made in the IMAGE OF GOD and is also a SINNER. We believe that human beings are created in the image of God, but that through Adam’s sin they now possess a sinful nature and also do actively sin. Because of this sin, without God’s intervention, every person is doomed to an eternity of punishment and separation from God.

Genesis 1:27; Genesis 2:7; Genesis 2:16-17; Ephesians 2:1; Romans 1:17-3:12; Romans 3:23

ABOUT SALVATION

Salvation is by GRACE through FAITH.
We believe that salvation is a free gift from God given to any person who puts their faith in Jesus Christ, accepting Him as Lord and Savior. This gift of salvation includes an immediate restoration of a person’s relationship with God and, through yielding to the Holy Spirit, a lifetime of continuing transformation of that person’s character into the character of Jesus Christ.

Ephesians 2:8-10; Romans 3:21-22; Romans 10:9; Acts 16:30-31; Philippians 1:6; Romans 8:29

ABOUT FAITH

Salvation is by GRACE through FAITH.
We believe that salvation is a free gift from God given to any person who puts their faith in Jesus Christ, accepting Him as Lord and Savior. This gift of salvation includes an immediate restoration of a person’s relationship with God and, through yielding to the Holy Spirit, a lifetime of continuing transformation of that person’s character into the character of Jesus Christ.

Ephesians 2:8-10; Romans 3:21-22; Romans 10:9; Acts 16:30-31; Philippians 1:6; Romans 8:29

ABOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT

God lives IN YOU. We believe that the Holy Spirit is the third, equal part of the Trinity (God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit) who influences the lives of unbelievers and who comes to live within every Christian.
The Holy Spirit gives spiritual gifts to every believer so that the church might be built up and fully function as the Body of Christ. The Holy Spirit also influences the thoughts and actions of every believer for the purpose of increasing the Christ-like character of that believer. The Holy Spirit’s presence in a Christian is the assurance of God’s acceptance and of a place with God in eternity.

John 14:16-17; John 16:7-9; Ephesians 1:13-14; Ephesians 5:18; 1 Corinthians 12:4-7

ABOUT THE CHURCH

The LOCAL CHURCH is the hope of the world.
We believe that the local church is the living, breathing body of Christ on this earth, whose purpose is to continue with the mission that Jesus had when He was here. We believe that all believers are meant to be an integral part of the local church where they will collectively use their God-given gifts to share the good news of Jesus Christ with the world around them and to grow together in community and character.

Ephesians 4:4; Hebrews 10:25; Acts 2:41-47; John 14:12; 1 Corinthians 12:27; Matthew 28:18-20; Matthew 16:18

ABOUT HEAVEN & HELL

Heaven and Hell are REAL. We believe that Heaven and Hell are both real places for human beings to exist after death and that every human being will exist for eternity either in God’s presence or separated from Him. We believe that the Biblical descriptions of Heaven and Hell are meant to give us a basic understanding of these places; but that each will be more wonderful and more awful than we can comprehend.

Ecclesiastes 3:11; Acts 24:15; 2 Corinthians 5:10; Matthew 25:31-34,41,46; Revelation 21:3-5; Revelation 22:5; 2 Peter 2:13-17; 1 Corinthians 2:9; Revelation 14:9-12

ABOUT COMMUNION

Communion is open to all believers – that is anyone who has accepted Jesus as Savior and Lord. It’s our practice at RiverTree to participate in communion during our services every week.

Matthew 26:26-29

ABOUT BAPTISM

Baptism is the normal, expected physical act that is commanded by God to accompany your internal faith decision. Baptism is included in Jesus’ final command for His followers

Matthew 28:19-20

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