About our Pastors
Pastors Branden & Tara Levi Spiker
Embark on a transformative journey with Branden and Tara Levi Spiker, individuals driven by a fervent desire to ignite and elevate others within both the ministry and business realms. Their unwavering passion is to empower, inspire, and lead individuals to unprecedented heights.
The dynamic duo, fueled by a fresh anointing, possesses a profound insight into the revelation of God's word, leaving an indelible mark on hearts globally. Evidently, Branden and Tara have been divinely raised to challenge the Body of Christ, urging them to transcend complacency and engage in the good fight of faith.
Extensively traversing the globe, Branden and Tara lend their impactful voices to conferences, leadership seminars, and revival meetings. Their exceptional gifting has garnered recognition from leaders not only within the nation but across the world.
Currently calling Salisbury, NC, home, Branden and Tara, alongside their two beautiful children, Isaac and Gracie, embody a commitment to enriching lives through their ministry and the embodiment of faith in action.
Mission Statement
We are a river, connecting people to the heart of God, where the living water of Jesus flows through us and into our community.
Our church is founded on two fundamental beliefs. Firstly, we hold the conviction that God desires to transform your life. Secondly, we are firm in our belief that God intends to utilize your life to impact the world in a powerful way. Since our establishment, we have borne witness to the remarkable transformation, healing, and renewal of lives through the goodness of God. Our ultimate goal is to empower a multitude of individuals to embody the life, love, and grace exemplified by Jesus, thereby enabling them to effect transformative change in the world. We extend a warm invitation for you to join us at any of our physical location or online. Welcome to River City Church.
Objectives of River City Church
1. To emerge as a beacon of revival, embodying a transformative space where individuals worldwide encounter the divine touch of God, experiencing profound personal change and empowerment to embark on missions ripe with God's anointing.
2. To foster a diverse congregation, mirroring the rich tapestry of society across racial and socioeconomic spectrums, nurturing individuals to reach maturity in their Christian journey.
3. To ensure every service brims with three core elements: vibrant praise and worship, compelling preaching and teaching anointed by the Holy Spirit, and impactful displays of divine power.
4. To witness the lost, the backslidden, and the uncertain find resolute assurance in their salvation journey.
5. To shatter the confines of religious convention and traditional paradigms.
6.To embrace complete reliance on the Holy Spirit, seeking His divine guidance as we navigate deeper into the currents of God's river.
What We Believe
The Bible – The Scriptures, both Old and New Testaments are the inspired Word of God without error in the original writings, and are the complete revelation of His will for the salvation of men, and the divine and final authority for all Christian faith and life.
God –There is one God, Creator of all things, infinitely perfect, and eternally existing in three manifestations: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Jesus Christ – Jesus Christ is true God and true man, having been conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He died on the cross, the complete and final sacrifice for our sins according to the Scriptures. Further, He arose bodily from the dead, ascended into heaven, where, at the right hand of God, He is now our High Priest and Advocate.
The Holy Spirit – The ministry of the Holy Spirit is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ and during this age, to convict men of sin, regenerate the believing sinner, indwell, guide, instruct, and empower the believer for godly living and service.
Man – Man was created in the image of God but fell into sin and is therefore lost, and only through regeneration by the Holy Spirit can salvation and spiritual life be obtained.
Salvation – The shed blood of Jesus Christ and His resurrection provide the only ground for justification and salvation for all who believe, and only such as receive Jesus Christ by faith are born of the Holy Spirit and thus become children of God.
The Return of Jesus Christ – The personal, premillennial, and imminent return of our Lord Jesus Christ is our hope and has a vital bearing on the personal life and service of the believer.
Future Events – There will be a bodily resurrection of all the dead; of the believer to everlasting blessedness and joy with the Lord, and of the unbeliever to judgment and everlasting conscious punishment.
The Church – The true Church is composed of all such persons, who through saving faith in Jesus Christ, have been regenerated by the Holy Spirit and are united together in the body of Christ of which He is the head.
Baptism and Communion – Water baptism by immersion soon after accepting Christ as personal Savior, is a testimony of death to sin and resurrection to a new life. The Lord’s Supper is a memorial service setting forth in a sacred and symbolic manner the death of the Lord Jesus Christ; all true believers and only believers should share in it.