The River East London
THE RIVER is a place where the uncompromised Word of God is preached, so that every man and woman may be complete and proficient, well fitted and thoroughly equipped for every good work (2 Timothy 3:16-17).
This is a place where people enter into the presence of God through anointed praise and worship. They have their needs met as they enter the Throne Room of their Saviour. In return they receive all the strength, joy and peace that He has for them.
Here is no tradition, religion or pretences. We meet with God, feel His touch and allow him free rein. His will is permitted and honoured in our lives. We gather without fear or intimidation. We yield to the Spirit of God, we are set free and we are made whole!
THE RIVER has its hope and confidence in the Lord, as a tree planted by the waters with its roots alongside the river. Being rooted in the river of the Spirit we remain refreshed and vital, bearing fruit even in the time of drought.
Services are each Sunday morning at 09:00, River Park Building. Children and Babies facilities are available.
Pastor Ronald & Natasha Videler are the shepherding pastors for THE RIVER in East London. They met each other while attending a part-time Bible School at Stellenbosch, Cape Province. Ron qualified in engineering and Natasha in commerce. Only after five years of friendship did they realise that it was 'not good for man to be alone' and they got married during 1998. The joy and strong foundation of a Godly marriage has been a great blessing ever since!
They had the privilege to sit under the anointed ministry of of the leadership of His People and received special mentoring under pastors Mike and Karen Cerff.
After being actively involved in ministry for several years, they accepted the full time call and submitted to God's leading all the way to East London. They joined visionary pastors Andre and Jenny Roebert and The River team in 2001. An added generational blessing was to link up with Ron's parents who are also assistant pastors at The River. God gave Ron and Natasha three sons - Reuel, Ronan & Raphael.
Ron and Natasha's prime vision is to see the Body of Christ equipped to do the work of the ministry (Ephesians 4:11) and influence the world around them. They believe God has planted the seed of leadership in each one of us so that we can make disciples and live fulfilling lives. They furthermore desire to see the standard of excellence and motivation raised in their city, thus eventually influencing the nation of South Africa.
This is a place where people enter into the presence of God through anointed praise and worship. They have their needs met as they enter the Throne Room of their Saviour. In return they receive all the strength, joy and peace that He has for them.
Here is no tradition, religion or pretences. We meet with God, feel His touch and allow him free rein. His will is permitted and honoured in our lives. We gather without fear or intimidation. We yield to the Spirit of God, we are set free and we are made whole!
THE RIVER has its hope and confidence in the Lord, as a tree planted by the waters with its roots alongside the river. Being rooted in the river of the Spirit we remain refreshed and vital, bearing fruit even in the time of drought.
Services are each Sunday morning at 09:00, River Park Building. Children and Babies facilities are available.
Pastor Ronald & Natasha Videler are the shepherding pastors for THE RIVER in East London. They met each other while attending a part-time Bible School at Stellenbosch, Cape Province. Ron qualified in engineering and Natasha in commerce. Only after five years of friendship did they realise that it was 'not good for man to be alone' and they got married during 1998. The joy and strong foundation of a Godly marriage has been a great blessing ever since!
They had the privilege to sit under the anointed ministry of of the leadership of His People and received special mentoring under pastors Mike and Karen Cerff.
After being actively involved in ministry for several years, they accepted the full time call and submitted to God's leading all the way to East London. They joined visionary pastors Andre and Jenny Roebert and The River team in 2001. An added generational blessing was to link up with Ron's parents who are also assistant pastors at The River. God gave Ron and Natasha three sons - Reuel, Ronan & Raphael.
Ron and Natasha's prime vision is to see the Body of Christ equipped to do the work of the ministry (Ephesians 4:11) and influence the world around them. They believe God has planted the seed of leadership in each one of us so that we can make disciples and live fulfilling lives. They furthermore desire to see the standard of excellence and motivation raised in their city, thus eventually influencing the nation of South Africa.
