we are
and strive to keep on being a contemporary, caring and Christ-centered International Christian Church since our foundation in 1998.
our vision
Our vision is to significantly
impact the country of Portugal and the
regions beyond with the Gospel.
We aim through creative, culturally
relevant ministry, performed with
excellence, to successfully attract
the unchurched and disciple the believer.
impact the country of Portugal and the
regions beyond with the Gospel.
We aim through creative, culturally
relevant ministry, performed with
excellence, to successfully attract
the unchurched and disciple the believer.
our purpose
To EXALT God.
To ESTABLISH a caring community.
To EQUIP for effective ministry.
To EXTEND the rule of Jesus Christ in the
hearts and lives of people.
We desire to grow churches committed to the
Great Commandment and the Great Commission.
To ESTABLISH a caring community.
To EQUIP for effective ministry.
To EXTEND the rule of Jesus Christ in the
hearts and lives of people.
We desire to grow churches committed to the
Great Commandment and the Great Commission.
the people
that support
our community
that support
our community
our staff & elders
We are staff-managed and spiritually-led by a senior Pastor and a Board of Elders.
We believe in team ministry. Currently Riverside is shepherded by 9 Elders and their spouses.
eddie & marta
fernandes
fernandes
“Passionately in love with God and with each other since 1984!”
He is our Senior Pastor, she our Community Life Pastor and both serve as Elders.
ruben & gaby
faria
faria
“a.k.a. The Gospel Travellers ”
Ruben is our Assistant Pastor and both serve as Elders.
santo & teresa
attinello
attinello
“Canadian Cuckoos for Christ.”
Teresa is our Treasurer and both serve as Elders.
luís & nela
parente
parente
“Passionately in love with Jesus... forever.”
Elders.
mário
baleizão
baleizão
“Servant of God and the Church, with honor and love.”
Elders.
joaquim & rosário
alfaiate
alfaiate
“We are krazy lovers for Jesus.”
carlos & paula
silva
silva
“From Swaziland with love.”
ruben & renée
soares
soares
“Life is short. Smile while you still have teeth!”