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About Us
River of
Life Community Church
History
In January of 2013, a remnant of believers decided to follow the leading of God and not man. As a result, a prayer line was created, and 12 men and women of faith stayed in prayer together every morning before the Lord. Determined to stay united in fellowship, they began having bible study weekly from one place or another when possible. Soon after in March 2013, a fellowship meeting to encourage each other was set. A love for God and each other birthed a new church of faith. We were blessed to have over 20 people present that night and elected Pastor Stephon Donaldson as the pastor after some questions and answers were given from the people and pastor. We finally acquired a place for worship on Sunday mornings and Bible Study on Tuesday nights, we started renting the Seventh Day Adventist Church at 1410 Clifford Ave. Rochester N.Y.
On May 10, 2013, we had our 1st service and our membership grew to 65 members. The following year we had over 125 members that had joined River of Life Community Church. Mother Day May 4th, 2014 we celebrated our 1st church anniversary with a booked out banquet.
At present we are still growing strong and following God’s Holy Spirit and direction.
- Revelation: To Reveal the Plan of God
- Restoration: To Restore the Purpose of Mankind
- Reconciliation: To Reconcile our Position into God’s Kingdom
Modern and Virtual
As the world changes so do we evolve but the message remains the same. We are present on several social platforms and have made the effort to extend our Church into being reached virtually. Can’t make it but still want to watch, join and donate, learn how below.
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Youtube Channel
When you are unable to attend in person, live steams of church service/events and other videos can be found here.
Facebook Page
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Our Vision Statement
River of Life Community Church is a living, breathing organism with a mandate from God to birth restoration and reconciliation to mankind through the revelation of God’s Word. It is a reformation that aspires to become interdenominational, interracial, and international. Through the atmosphere of vibrant praise and worship and strong expository preaching, we endeavor to serve our community in the “spirit of excellence”.
Statement Of Faith
- We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God.
- We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
- We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory.
- We believe that for the salvation of lost and sinful people, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential.
- We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life.
- We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; they that are saved unto the resurrection of life and they that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation.
- We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ.
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Born in Enterprise Alabama and nurtured in Rochester, New York
Bishop Donaldson is the firstborn son, followed by five siblings to James F. Donaldson (departed) and Robbie (Donaldson) Hedman.
After graduating from high school, Bishop Donaldson enlisted into the United States Navy where he remained for four years until being discharged with numerous honors and accomplishments. Upon leaving the Navy, Bishop Donaldson was inspired to reside in San Diego, California, and further his education. He pursued college courses and worked diligently toward a degree.
Our Presbytery
SULIE A. JACKSON
Executive Pastor Evangelist
Married to Deacon Perry Jackson, she is the mother of two Desmond (Lisa) Jackson, Danielle (Timothy) Manley, and the grandmother of three granddaughters and one grandson. She accepted the call and was licensed in 1998 to preach the gospel of Christ, later she was ordained in 2000. She obtained her degree in evangelism from the Christian Outreach Bible Institute, Fayetteville North Carolina in 2003.
Evangelist Jackson is the founder of Wailing Women Ministries of Rochester N.Y. INC. in June of 2019 she was elevated to Executive Pastor of the River of Life Community Church, she loves the Lord and His people. Her favorite scripture is Romans 8: 35 who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
RODERICK HUCKABEE
Executive Pastor of External Ministry
As a Disciple of Jesus Christ and married to Elder Barbara Huckabee and a father of one daughter lived in Buffalo, NY. for 12 years. He entered the Methodist order under the leadership of Pastor Kenneth James. After serving faithfully he left the Methodist order and join Covenant Truth Spiritual Life Center under his mentor and spiritual leader the late Dr. & Pastor Lorraine Peeler. Under the direction of the Holy Spirit, he gained the character and keen ability to hear and obey the commands of God.
He was relocated to Rochester, NY. to be close to his job. There he co-founded the River of Life Community Church with Bishop Stephon P. Donaldson. He was ordained as Elder of External Ministry of the River of Life Community Church to serve in the Spirit of Excellence for accomplishing the ROLCC vision, goals, and directives.
BARBARA HUCKABEE
Elder
Elder Barbara Huckabee the wife of Elder Roderick Huckabee and mother of one. Set apart and ordained to do the work of the Ministry in April 2005 in Buffalo, NY as an Elder of The Covenant Truth Spiritual Life Center where the late Dr. Lorraine E. Peeler was my spiritual leader.
Now an Elder at The River of Life Community Church Rochester, NY where Bishop Stephon P. Donaldson is my bishop and spiritual leader. Call to do the work of the ministry as I allow the gifts and the God-given talents to continue to manifest themselves within me. Growing in my unique demonstrations of God’s word where I’m decreasing and the Father is forever increasing on the inside of me with more wisdom, knowledge, and understanding. Also one of the co-founders of The River of Life Community Church Rochester NY.
DANIELLE MANLEY
Minister
Wife of Timothy Manley Sr., mother of Jai’Asia Jackson and Caleb Manley. Danielle accepted Christ at the age of 13 and recommitted her life to him at age 26 after having grown in understanding and faith. Having developed a relationship with God that she knows cannot be severed Danielle accepted the call of God to the work of preaching ministry in 2019. She faithfully serves as a praise team director, Sunday School teacher, and secretary as well as a Dream Team member. Her sole desire is to please God by using her gifts and talents to build the kingdom. When it is all said and done her only desire is to please God.