FAQ PAGE
What's a Cowboy Church?
It's church, but done simple. More country style. You may feel more like you are at a family reunion than "church". We don't need fancy carpet or the biggest steeple in town to do what Jesus told us to do. Love one another.
It's Grace based. God accepted us when we were on the wrong path. We thank Him for that, and accept you like he accepted us. With grace.
It's about being "genuine".
You don't need to put on airs, or pretend to be something special here.
Jesus chose to live among ordinary country folks. The big city Jerusalem religious folks looked down on them. Jesus took them as they are and taught them the truth about God that everyone else had missed. So, relax and be yourself.
Do I have to be a cowboy?
No. Cowboy is like Texan. Its not just about what you do or wear. It is about a code to live by. It is who you are. The Cowboy stands for being an honest, authentic, straight talking, down to earth, cut the crap man's man. (Cowgirls too). Its about being country, without all the citified ways.
Will I feel awkward?
We hope not. You won't find any complex religious rigamarole. Cowboy Church is designed for people who aren't churchgoers.
Will you try to make me feel guilty?
Nope. We find people have plenty to feel guilty about. Most people know what they've done wrong. We prefer to tell you how God loves you, accepts you. We even think Jesus likes, no loves, you so much he actually volunteered to die to erase your guiltiness!
Is this Christian?
Yes. We are in line with historical Church wide creeds and with todays evangelical denominations.
Are you Baptist or what?
Close. Baptists are "evangelical" in their beliefs. RiverStone is part of the Evangelical Free Church of America. It is a smaller denomination, but with a big vision for church planting among all people groups. The EFCA is focused on two things RiverStone is, Grace and Discipleship.