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River City School of Leadership

Grow in faith.
Lead with purpose.

Biblical education and practical leadership development, rooted in the local church.

Biblical study. Church leaders. Further education.

Jonathan Cain · River City graduate

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Hey, good morning. I'm John Cain, campus pastor here at Hope Point Church. And I'm excited to talk to you about River City. I've gone through the two-year program that we offer here, and as a pastor it's been invaluable on what it's done for my preaching, my counseling, and just really the way that I pastor people.

I've grown up in the church, been around many great pastors and great leaders, but this is a perfect balance of the academic, the theology, but also the application on how to actually use all these things to help the people that you're pastoring. And we've made it very easy. It's easy, it's convenient, classes online, and I love this design for anybody.

You could be a working full-time dad, or a stay-at-home mom, or someone that's already in ministry, and the schedule works for you, it makes it possible for you to study, to grow in the Word, to grow in how to apply these truths to everyday life.

And I just think it's an amazing program that's taught by people that have pastoral experience, educational qualifications to teach this. And I believe that this is a great way to help the people that are in your church, the pastors that are on your team, your leaders in a way that is affordable, cost-effective, and easy to do.

River City has been a game-changer for me personally. I cannot recommend it enough.

Programs and certificates

Choose your certificate.

Young adults studying and discussing course materials around a table

First certificate

Certificate of Leadership

Study biblical concepts and leadership, with a practicum in local church ministry.

Certificate details

Continue your study

Advanced Certificate of Leadership

Continue your biblical study and ministry practice through the advanced certificate.

Certificate details

What makes River City different

Faith, leadership, and the local church.

01 / LOCAL CHURCH

Grow where you serve.

Put biblical learning into practice through ministry, mentoring, and service in your home church.

Explore ministry practice

02 / LEADERSHIP

Learn from leaders.

Study with experienced pastors and ministry practitioners who connect biblical foundations with the work of leading people.

Meet the faculty

03 / FURTHER STUDY

Keep the next step in view.

Explore how eligible River City coursework may support further study through the Southeastern University pathway.

Understand the pathway

Credit transfer and eligibility depend on the receiving institution’s requirements.

A graduate’s experience

Learning that reaches beyond the classroom.

Enrolling in courses at River City was a pivotal decision in my life.
I truly discovered my leadership style
Taking classes at River City School of Leadership has been exactly what I needed in this season of my life.
The leadership classes have changed so much of how I relate to people in my personal life.
I’ve developed a solid biblical worldview that shapes my perspectives and decisions.
River City has impacted my life by helping me have a better view on my everyday life.
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For churches

Build leaders.
Strengthen the church.

Come alongside River City to develop the leaders already within your congregation. Explore biblical education, mentoring, and practical ministry training that supports your pastor’s vision.

Explore church partnership

Take your next step.

Find a class, explore a certificate, or talk with us about where to begin.