Our Core Values

  • Abiding

    We have a beautiful promise that if we abide in Him, He abides in us and we will bear much fruit and the fruit will remain (John 15:4-5). Apart from abiding in Jesus, it is impossible to bear remaining fruit. Our first ministry is to God. As we behold Him, we are moved to worship with joyous passion. Psalm 27:4; Luke 10:39-42; James 4:8; Psalm 1:1-3, 23:6, 26:8; John 4:23; Psalm 22:3

  • God Is Good

    God describes Himself as gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, and abounding in love. God is good and, by nature, in a good mood. God is a good Father; we can trust Him regardless of our circumstances. Romans 8:28-32; Hebrews 11:6; Nahum 1:7; James 1:12-18; Matthew 10:29-31; Acts 16:23-26

  • Honor Affirms Value

    Honor recognizes and affirms that every person is valuable and powerful. We are made in God’s image; He died to restore us to relationship with Him, therefore we are significant. The level of honor we have for a person directly affects our ability to receive from them. Matthew 10:40-42; Philippians 2:1-4; 1 Corinthians 4:14-20; 2 Kings 4:8-37

  • Creating Healthy Family

    We are adopted into God’s family, so we intentionally create family and community wherever we go, through service in the local church and the community in which we are placed. We think like healthy family members and do what’s best for the whole environment, mutually submitting to one another in love and not being selfish. Philippians 2:3; Romans 12:9-21; Ephesians 5:21; Galatians 5:13; 1 Corinthians 13; Ruth 1:16-17

  • Value For His Word and His Voice

    The goal of Scripture is to bring us into a relationship with the Author and transform us into His likeness. The Bible is the source of infallible truth and authority by which we judge all insight and prophetic revelation. 2 Timothy 3:15-17; Matthew 22:29; John 8:31-32; 2 Thessalonians 2:13-15; 2 Peter 1:16-21; Proverbs 30:5-6; Psalm 119:160 God wants to communicate with His family. It is important for us to actively listen for His voice and experience the variety of ways He communicates.

  • Freedom and Responsibility

    Christ died to set us free from sin, death, fear, and shame in order to establish us in freedom so we can live and love as God’s glorious children. Romans 8:1-2, 15-21; Galatians 5:1; Romans 6:4, 14-22; 2 Corinthians 3:17, 5:17; 1 John 4:17-18; Luke 19:1-10 We are responsible for partnering with the Holy Spirit to continually develop the foundation of our character so our character can support our growing influence and anointing. Integrity is as important as character. Integrity is the condition or quality of being complete; undivided or unbroken; wholeness, moral soundness and uprights.

  • Jesus Empowers Supernatural Ministry

    Jesus promised signs would follow believers and they would do even greater works than He did. John 14:12-14; Acts 2:17-18; Luke 9:1-2; Mark 16:15-18; Acts 5:12-16 We believe and live the prayer, “Your Kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” Therefore, we partner with the King in natural and supernatural ways to establish mercy, justice, and righteousness until He comes.

  • Unlimited Like My Father

    Our Father God is limitless! We pursue the freedom to dream and dare to access the unlimited resources that are available to us in the Kingdom of God. We believe that it is in His ability that we see and live a lifestyle of the miraculous. Ephesians 3:20

FAQ

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  • River of Life Church

    1890 N Courtenay Pkwy., Merritt Island, FL 32953

  • School begins the first week of September and goes through the beginning of May. The weekly class schedule and this year’s calendar can be found on the website under Apply Now at rssmfl.net/applynow

  • The application fee is $50

  • Books, most school conferences and admin fees.

  • We do not offer financial aid or scholarships. RSSM is not an accredited university.

    We do offer a $200 Pastoral Staff + Family discount for all active Pastoral Staff and their immediate family.

  • We encourage you to share your heart and why you feel called to spend the next school year with us by creating a video to post on your social media handles. This is a great opportunity to share your fundraising needs for tuition!

    We believe that God is more than able to provide the resources for you to attend. Seek Him about your interest in RSSM and believe that He is directing your steps and can provide the resources necessary to attend.

  • First Year is about developing your identity as a son/daughter.

    Second Year is about developing Kingdom understanding in Leadership.

    Third Year is about putting into action your leadership skills and giftings through mentorship.

  • No, you will graduate at the end of each school year so you are able to attend one, two or three years.

  • Our minimum age for RSSM is 18 years old. There is no maximum age!

  • Only RSSM Alumni are able to sit in on classes.

    RSSM Preview Days are open to the public. Check out our Events for more info!