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Yahoo
14-05-2025
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James River Church's Powerful 2025 Stronger Men's Conference Leaves Attendees Strengthened and Challenged to Grow
James River Church drew thousands of men from around the world to its action-packed 2025 Stronger Men's Conference, held April 11–12 — a weekend designed to challenge men to be stronger men, husbands, sons, and fathers. SPRINGFIELD, Mo., May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2025 edition of James River Church's Stronger Men's Conference—like every year before—was a massive success. Men from 34 countries and six of the world's continents joined together and over the course of an entire action-packed weekend, these fathers, sons, and husbands were challenged by the hosts and guest speakers to grow in their faith, become stronger leaders and role models, and take their family roles more seriously. The responses to the weekend were overwhelmingly positive. Men in attendance left the 2025 Stronger Men's Conference strengthened in so many ways — most importantly, strengthened to grow closer to Jesus. Throughout the weekend, there was a sense that men could drop their guard, get real about life's challenges, and rally around their shared identity as leaders and sons of God. Aside from leaving with strengthened values and renewed faith, men at the conference were also treated to amazing entertainment and special guest speakers organized by James River Church. The Friday Night Entertainment "Warrior Competition" was a particular thrill, with world-class athletes competing in a one-of-a-kind obstacle course. The conference hit another high point with an appearance by NFL standouts Daniel Thomas and Devin Lloyd of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Their presence electrified the arena, as they shared powerful, faith-driven messages about perseverance, grit, and the unshakable strength that comes from trusting God. James River Church Pastors David and Brandon Lindell led with strength and clarity. In their first year as conference hosts, they commanded the stage with confidence, delivering bold, uncompromising messages that called men to step up as leaders, protectors, and men of purpose. As a powerful takeaway, they gave every attendee a free copy of their new book, Lionhearted — a gritty, no-nonsense guide to living with focus, courage, and conviction. This impactful resource ensured the men left equipped not only with inspiration but also with a battle plan to lead strong, resilient lives rooted in faith. And as they always do, James River Church also organized a special list of world-class, faith-based guest speakers for the Stronger Men's Conference. Guests in attendance this year included Pastor Earl McClellan of Shoreline City Church in Dallas, Texas; Pastor Chad Veach of Zoe Church in Los Angeles, California; and Pastor Louie Giglio of Passion City Church in Atlanta, Georgia. These incredible speakers made it their mission to empower each and every man in attendance to be great and continuously strengthen their connection with Jesus. For those left wanting more: Next year's James River Church 2026 Stronger Men's Conference is already open for registration! Like each year before, the 2026 Conference will have an array of special guests, empowering sermons, and downright thrilling entertainment. The 2026 Stronger Men's Conference will take place on April 24–25, and guests slated to appear already include author and Pastor Tim Timberlake, Pastor Levi Lusko, and Pastor Jabin Chavez. While full details are still under wraps, one thing is certain: the 2026 Stronger Men's Conference will be another unmissable opportunity for men to recharge, refocus, and rise up. About James River ChurchJames River Church, serving over 16,000 attendees weekly, is a Pentecostal church with four locations in southwest Missouri and a growing online community. Known for its passionate worship and engaging children's and youth programs, JRC is dedicated to reaching people with the Gospel, global missions, and community outreach through initiatives like Cherish Kids and James River Charities. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE James River Church
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
James River Church's Powerful 2025 Stronger Men's Conference Leaves Attendees Strengthened and Challenged to Grow
James River Church drew thousands of men from around the world to its action-packed 2025 Stronger Men's Conference, held April 11–12 — a weekend designed to challenge men to be stronger men, husbands, sons, and fathers. SPRINGFIELD, Mo., May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2025 edition of James River Church's Stronger Men's Conference—like every year before—was a massive success. Men from 34 countries and six of the world's continents joined together and over the course of an entire action-packed weekend, these fathers, sons, and husbands were challenged by the hosts and guest speakers to grow in their faith, become stronger leaders and role models, and take their family roles more seriously. The responses to the weekend were overwhelmingly positive. Men in attendance left the 2025 Stronger Men's Conference strengthened in so many ways — most importantly, strengthened to grow closer to Jesus. Throughout the weekend, there was a sense that men could drop their guard, get real about life's challenges, and rally around their shared identity as leaders and sons of God. Aside from leaving with strengthened values and renewed faith, men at the conference were also treated to amazing entertainment and special guest speakers organized by James River Church. The Friday Night Entertainment "Warrior Competition" was a particular thrill, with world-class athletes competing in a one-of-a-kind obstacle course. The conference hit another high point with an appearance by NFL standouts Daniel Thomas and Devin Lloyd of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Their presence electrified the arena, as they shared powerful, faith-driven messages about perseverance, grit, and the unshakable strength that comes from trusting God. James River Church Pastors David and Brandon Lindell led with strength and clarity. In their first year as conference hosts, they commanded the stage with confidence, delivering bold, uncompromising messages that called men to step up as leaders, protectors, and men of purpose. As a powerful takeaway, they gave every attendee a free copy of their new book, Lionhearted — a gritty, no-nonsense guide to living with focus, courage, and conviction. This impactful resource ensured the men left equipped not only with inspiration but also with a battle plan to lead strong, resilient lives rooted in faith. And as they always do, James River Church also organized a special list of world-class, faith-based guest speakers for the Stronger Men's Conference. Guests in attendance this year included Pastor Earl McClellan of Shoreline City Church in Dallas, Texas; Pastor Chad Veach of Zoe Church in Los Angeles, California; and Pastor Louie Giglio of Passion City Church in Atlanta, Georgia. These incredible speakers made it their mission to empower each and every man in attendance to be great and continuously strengthen their connection with Jesus. For those left wanting more: Next year's James River Church 2026 Stronger Men's Conference is already open for registration! Like each year before, the 2026 Conference will have an array of special guests, empowering sermons, and downright thrilling entertainment. The 2026 Stronger Men's Conference will take place on April 24–25, and guests slated to appear already include author and Pastor Tim Timberlake, Pastor Levi Lusko, and Pastor Jabin Chavez. While full details are still under wraps, one thing is certain: the 2026 Stronger Men's Conference will be another unmissable opportunity for men to recharge, refocus, and rise up. About James River ChurchJames River Church, serving over 16,000 attendees weekly, is a Pentecostal church with four locations in southwest Missouri and a growing online community. Known for its passionate worship and engaging children's and youth programs, JRC is dedicated to reaching people with the Gospel, global missions, and community outreach through initiatives like Cherish Kids and James River Charities. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE James River Church
Yahoo
24-04-2025
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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. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
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Thousands to attend ‘Stronger Men' conference in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Gear up for the manliest event in the Ozarks. Thousands of men from across the world plan to attend James River Church's 'Stronger Men' conference in Springfield this week. The annual conference will feature Daniel Thomas, a safety from the Jacksonville Jaguars, for its special guest segment, according to a James River Church press release. For the conference's Friday night entertainment, there will be a 'Stronger Warrior' competition featuring a one-of-a-kind course built specifically for the conference. Those joining the course will include several American Ninja Warrior athletes. Past conferences have seen entertainment such as professional bull riding, professional boxing and motocross/BMX competitions. The church expects 34 states and 34 countries to be represented by the conference's attendance, according to the press release. Registration for the conference is still open. More information can be attained at Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-03-2025
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Volunteers spend the weekend renovating local outreach center
JOPLIN, Mo. — Members of Joplin's James River Church spend their Saturday serving a local organization. Today, about twenty volunteers spent their Saturday renovating one of Watered Gardens facilities. Volunteers spend the weekend renovating local outreach center 5K supports families through charity event What's the Bataan Memorial Death March? Three local athletes honor veterans with extreme hike Missouri Southern celebrates new building with topping out ceremony Bariatric surgery offers hope for those with severe obesity The church calls it 'Saturday Serve,' an opportunity to give back to their community. The Forge serves as a ministry, outreach center, and overnight shelter for men offering a support program centered on virtue and work. Church volunteers tackled several projects, like deep cleaning, power-washing, and painting. 'It's huge for the people of James, for our volunteers to come together for projects like this. That's one of the great things about James River is we have amazing volunteers who love to serve not only in the church, but in the community,' said Justin Jahanshir, James River Church Joplin Campus Pastor. 'We exist to serve the church and its mission to help the poor, so we're looking for ways the church can come and that's what James River has responded,' said Dana Bunn, Watered Gardens Group Project Coordinator. These renovations are designed to improve the environment for the shelter's guests. James River Church's next 'Saturday Serve' will be on Easter weekend. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
