Riverside Church is an active and fun-filled church reaching out to the people of Exeter and the surrounding area. Senior Pastors Aran and Rachel Richardson have a vision to reach every generation with the great news of Jesus and to serve and ‘transform our community with a message of faith, hope and love’.

Together with the Riverside Leadership Team, and Board of Directors, Aran and Rachel lead a great family of staff and volunteers who, through their commitment and gifting, fulfil this vision with passion.

In achieving the Riverside Vision the activities of the church are focused through the 4 key strategic areas of ‘Love People’, ‘Family Matters’, ‘Community Engagement’ and ‘Global Mission’.

Riverside Church is a Christian church and a member of the AOG (Assemblies of God). We believe that the Bible is the true and living word of God and that it is as relevant today as ever. As a result of this we are passionate about seeing people’s lives changed and transformed through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, knowing what He has already done for us.

We believe that church isn’t just about 4 walls or a set of rules but is about taking the great news of
Jesus with you wherever you go, sharing and showing God’s love through everything you do.
It’s about a group of people living God-centred lifestyles in a people-centred world.