ABOUT – Riviera Life Church

Welcome Home

Riviera Life Church is a multi generational church, which values equality and diversity and therefore provides activities, support and encouragement to people of all ages from a variety of backgrounds and walks of life. A sense of “Family” is valued and cultivated where people feel Welcomed and “at home,” allowing individuals to be “real” without fear of being judged, only accepted.

Riviera Life Church exists to help people build strong and healthy
God-centred lives.

The Vision of RLC is founded on Isaiah 61;
Proclaiming the Good News,
Rebuilding broken lives,
Restoring hope,
Renewing communities.

Riviera Life Church exists to help people build strong and healthy
God-centred lives.

The Vision of RLC is founded on Isaiah 61;
Proclaiming the Good News,
Rebuilding broken lives,
Restoring hope,
Renewing communities.

What We Believe

Discipleship

Discipleship is about being an ‘all in’ follower of Jesus Christ and it is about helping, encouraging, practically teaching, relationally guiding, coaching, mentoring and equipping others to become the same.

Mission

Mission is reaching out into the community with the Gospel message, individually and collectively, by the way we speak and act, addressing practical, emotional and spiritual needs.

Prayer

Prayer underpins all that we are and do; recognising that without constantly connecting and communicating with God we are and can do nothing significant and lasting.

OUR TEAM

Riviera Life Church Leadership Team

Ian and Jackie Williams are Senior Leaders of Riviera Life Church which they planted in 1995. They have 4 grown up children and 3 grandchildren and they love to have family get-togethers which are noisy and full of life. In addition to leading local church, Ian has worked at a national level within the Assemblies of God denomination for many years and Jackie has worked as a health visitor in the local community. In the midst of very busy lives Ian always finds time to regularly play golf and Jackie relaxes by walking the beautiful Riviera coastline and knitting for the ever-increasing number of grandchildren! They are both committed to making a difference within their local community and encouraging people to “live life to the full.”

Jon and Sarah joined the leadership team of Riviera Life Church in 2012 with Jon having responsibility for Worship and Teaching. In September 2019 Jon became Associate Leader with the mandate of championing Discipleship in all areas of Church life which he is passionate about. Jon also lectures in History for two days each week at the University Centre, South Devon College. Jon loves family time with Sarah and their two young boys Harry and Jack. He also loves Rugby, LEGO and anything History related! Sarah is an Occupational Therapist working in and around the Paignton community and she loves to encourage people to be who God has called them to be. Sarah enjoys having fun with her family and friends!

Jordan and Naomi have both grown up attending Riviera Life Church since the planting of the Church in 1995. They have been involved in almost every department of Church life and led the Youth Ministry for a number of years. In 2017 they were married and in 2019 they had their first baby, Mya-Joy. Jordan has spent many years working with young people in schools and in 2019 took up post as Associate Leader at Riviera Life Church overseeing the Missional aspect of Church life. He is passionate about Church, community outreach, family, football and food. Naomi works as a Civil Servant and loves to help people in need and lead worship.

Gabe and Kathryn (Kat) joined the leadership team of Riviera Life Church in 2019 with Gabe taking responsibility for the Youth ministry. Gabe also works as a Behaviour Intervention and Pastoral officer at South Devon College. Gabe is passionate about seeing young people know their purpose in life and understand God’s part in that. Gabe loves music, drawing and cooking and spending quality time with his wife Kat who works as a Family Solicitor. Kat loves going for long walks and baking and both Gabe and Kat enjoy entertaining people in their home.

Core Values

Our church family core values

Worship

Living a life surrendered to God.

Integrity

Being and doing what is right.

Generosity

Giving Extravagantly.

Enthusiasm

Having a passion for life.

Honour

Showing respect and a high regard for everyone.

“We love to worship God with passion. However, we believe that worship is more than singing a song, that it is actually a lifestyle and therefore we live God-centred lives with enthusiasm, extravagance and expectation.”