James River Church leaves Assemblies of God
OZARK, MO – The largest Assemblies of God church in Missouri has severed formal ties with its denomination.
On Wednesday evening, James River Church announced that its Board of Trustees had decided to leave the Springfield-based Assemblies of God organization.
In a media statement, the church explained, 'We are thankful for the Assemblies of God, and we intend to continue partnering with the Assemblies of God in a variety of ways – including our continued support of missionaries and missions efforts to take the Gospel around the world.
In addition, the announcement stated, 'James River Church is not changing its doctrine, and the church remains committed to preaching the Bible and impacting the local community and the world for the cause of Christ.'
The release did not provide a reason for the church breaking ties with the Assemblies of God.
James River Church was founded in 1991 as James River Assembly of God. The church quickly outgrew its original home in a south Springfield shopping center and moved into a new campus on S. Southwood Avenue. The congregation then built and moved into a new multi-million dollar facility in north Ozark.
The church, which has grown to become one of the largest churches in the country, has expanded to include several satellite campuses in the Springfield area and one in Joplin. According to the Hartford Institute for Religion Research, nearly 9,000 people attend the Ozark campus alone each week, making it the largest congregation in the state.
Several years ago, James River dropped the 'Assembly' from its name and replaced it with 'Church.' The move was in line with the trend of many congregations dropping denominational names in hopes of appealing to the public. Despite the change, James River retained its full affiliation with the Assemblies.
This is a developing story. Ozarks First will update this story when additional details become available.
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