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Theological training in

and for the church

In today’s culture, we need more theological training, not less. River Christian Training provides an opportunity for believers to nurture their confidence in the truth of the gospel so we can better know and love God and make his love known to others.

River Christian Training is a sequenced program of eight core classes that may be completed no sooner than two years.

Each semester, River Christian Training will provide two four-week classes taught by River staff.

What to Expect

To graduate from the program, students must complete the eight core classes and required coursework.* Students may audit classes but will only receive credit if they complete the required coursework.

Each class will require students to read one book and write a 2-3 page reflection paper.

Classes run 90 minutes and childcare may be provided.

Registration is free. The only associated costs are for students who wish to purchase the required reading.

*River Christian Training is a non-accredited program

Core Classes

The following classes will be offered on a rotating two-year cycle. Note that the content of classes my change from semester to semester (e.g., in History of Christianity, the course may focus on The Reformation one semester and The Early Church in a different semester.

  • Christian Belief I
  • Christian Belief II
  • Christian Life and Morality
  • History of Christianity
  • Living the Great Commission
  • Reading the Biblical Story
  • Christianity and Global Perspectives
  • The Care of Souls
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Who Can Register?

River Christian Training is open to River members and other River attenders.

Training center participants are required to attend the classes.

March 2024

The Godly Home: Biblical Foundations for the Family – Sunday, 2:30-4 pm 

  • March 10 – 2:30-4 pm
  • March 17 – 2:30-4 pm
  • March 24 – 2:30-4 pm

Register Here

Parenting Panel – Wednesday, 6:00–8:00 pm 

Sandwiches will be provided.

Childcare is available; sign up required.

There will be three different training sessions to choose from:

  • Birth to 5th grade
  • 6th to 12th grade
  • College, adults, and prodigals

Register Here

Lecture Recordings

RCT: The Godly Home

RCT: The Godly Home

March 10, 2024

2 Messages

RCT: Knowing and Loving God and Making His Love Known to Others

RCT: Knowing and Loving God and Making His Love Known to Others

January 7, 2024

4 Messages

RCT: Understanding the World Through a Biblical Lens

RCT: Understanding the World Through a Biblical Lens

November 5, 2023

3 Messages

RCT: Christian Belief II

RCT: Christian Belief II

September 17, 2023

4 Messages

RCT: Principles for Interpreting Scripture

RCT: Principles for Interpreting Scripture

April 2, 2023

4 Messages

RCT: Christian Belief 1

RCT: Christian Belief 1

January 15, 2023

4 Messages

RCT: The Mission of God

RCT: The Mission of God

October 2, 2022

3 Messages

RCT: Christ and Culture

RCT: Christ and Culture

February 6, 2022

7 Messages

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