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River Church is a fresh, dynamic, and contemporary Christian Ministry that has served the Lord Jesus Christ in the greater Syracuse, New York area for 26 years as a church and 33 years as an inner-city outreach. Transformed from Solid Rock Family Church to River Church, we have been changed by the power of God. At River Church, we strongly emphasize God and the life-changing power of his Word. It is God’s vision to assemble an inner-city church that is multi-functional, multi-cultural, and m ...
In this episode, Scott and Vance discuss what it looks like when you have failure in leadership. How do we handle it and how do we move forward? WE WANT TO KNOW WHAT QUESTIONS YOU HAVE THAT WE CAN ANSWER ON AN UPCOMING EPISODE! If you like what you hear in this episode, we encourage you to share it on social media. Also, you can rate and review the…
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Episode 42 - 4 Aspects of a Healthy Leader's Life
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In this episode, Scott and Vance discuss 4 aspects of a healthy leaders life! Most of leadership is evaluated by what is seen and experienced on the outside. In this episode, we discuss the important factors under the surface of our lives that will allow us to continue to lead well on the outside! We want to know what questions you have that we can…
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Episode 41 - The Future of the Church with Guest Will Mancini
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In this episode, Scott and Vance sit down with Will Mancini to discuss his brand new book Future Church: Seven Laws of Real Church Growth. In this interview, Will discusses of the high points of the book as well as shares his top 3 books for every leaders! Buy Future Church! Will's top book recommendations: How to Read a Book: The Classic Guide to …
In this episode of the Vance Pitman Leadership Podcast, Vance and Scott take a trip down memory lane to revisit some lessons from one of the hardest years in modern history and how we can apply those in whatever way God has given us leadership! Buckle up and dive into these 10 lessons! 10 LESSONS FROM 2020 Change is not an option but the way we res…
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In this episode of the Vance Pitman Leadership Podcast, Vance and Scott dive into Vance's top leadership pet peeves! We've all got pet peeves and, in this episode, we discuss those "leadership turn-offs!" If you haven't picked up a copy of Vance's book Unburdened: Stop Living for Jesus So Jesus Can Live Through You, you can grab your copy HERE. If …
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If My People… Week 3 // November 29, 2020
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In this message, Pastor Travis concludes our series "If My People…: Experiencing the Power of God Through Prayer” by teaching from God’s word about how we should pray with thanksgiving! Let us know what you enjoyed about the sermon in the comments below!
In this message, guest speaker, Pastor Ed Paz continues our series "If My People…: Experiencing the Power of God Through Prayer” by teaching from God’s word about how we should pray continually! Let us know what you enjoyed about the sermon in the comments below!
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In this message, Pastor Vance begins our series "If My People…: Experiencing the Power of God Through Prayer” by teaching from God’s word about how we should prayer as well as what happens when we pray! If you enjoy the sermon, let us know in the comments below!
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Blessed are those who have been Persecuted // November 8, 2020
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In this message, Pastor Vance concludes our series on the beatitudes, “Radical Red Letters: Kingdom Living in a Chaotic Land” by teaching what Jesus meant when he said “blessed are those who have been persecuted…” In this message, he defines what persecution is and what it isn’t and how we respond in the midst of it! If you enjoy it, let us know in…
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In this episode of the Vance Pitman Leadership Podcast, Vance and Scott dive into a topic that doesn't get talked about very much: CHANGE. If you're not changing your not growing! In this episode, Vance discusses 6 ways his leadership has changed over the years and how that's a good thing! If you haven't picked up a copy of Vance's book Unburdened:…
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Blessed Are The Peacemakers // November 1, 2020
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In this message, Pastor Vance continues our series “Radical Red Letters: Kingdom Living in a Chaotic Land” by teaching what Jesus meant when he said “blessed are the peacemakers…” What does it mean to be a peacemaker and how do practically live as peacemakers in the world we live in? That’s what we explore in this message! If you enjoy it, let us k…
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Blessed are the Pure in Heart // October 25, 2020
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In this message, Pastor Scott continues our series “Radical Red Letters: Kingdom Living in a Chaotic Land” by teaching what Jesus meant when he said “blessed are the pure in heart…” What does that mean and how can it change the way we live and engage the people we do life with in the midst of the current chaos of our land? That’s what we explore in…
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Blessed Are The Merciful // October 18, 2020
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In this message, Pastor Bryan Loritts continues our timely series “Radical Red Letters: Kingdom Living in a Chaotic Land” by teaching on what it looks like for Jesus followers to be merciful. What does that look like in midst of a chaotic land? That’s what we explore in this message! If you enjoy it, let us know in the comments below!…
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Blessed are those who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness // October 11, 2020
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In this message, Pastor Vance continues our timely series “Radical Red Letters: Kingdom Living in a Chaotic Land” by teaching on a word that is often used in church but rarely understood: Righteousness. What does it mean to hunger and thirst for righteousness and how does it apply to us in the midst of a chaotic land? That’s what we explore in this…
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Episode 37 - Leaders & the Comparison Trap
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In this episode of the Vance Pitman Leadership Podcast, Vance and Scott dive deep into a topic that every leader deals with: the comparison trap. As leaders, we are daily faced with the temptation to compare ourselves, our platforms, our influence, our ministries, our organizations, and our leadership to others. In this episode, Vance talks through…
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Blessed Are The Gentle // October 4, 2020
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In this message, Pastor Vance continues our timely series “Radical Red Letters: Kingdom Living in a Chaotic Land” by teaching what Jesus meant when he said “blessed are the gentle…”. What does this mean and how does it apply to us in the midst of a chaotic land? That’s what we explore in this sermon! If you enjoy it, let us know in the comments bel…
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Blessed Are Those Who Mourn // September 27, 2020
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In this message, Pastor Vance continues our timely series “Radical Red Letters: Kingdom Living in a Chaotic Land” by teaching what Jesus meant when he said “blessed are those who mourn…” What does this mean and how does it apply to us in the midst of a chaotic land? That’s what we explore in this sermon! If you enjoy it, let us know in the comments…
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Blessed are the Poor in Spirit // September 20, 2020
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In this message, Pastor Vance continues our timely series “Radical Red Letters: Kingdom Living in a Chaotic Land” by teaching what Jesus meant when he said “blessed are the poor in spirit…” What does that mean and how does it apply to us in the midst of a chaotic land? If you enjoyed the sermon, let us know in the comments below!…
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Radical Red Letters Week 1 // September 13, 2020
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In this message, Pastor Vance kicks off our timely series “Radical Red Letters: Kingdom Living in a Chaotic Land." Jesus’s words as He begins the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew chapter 5 are as relevant today in our cultural climate as they’ve ever been! In this message, Pastor Vance begins to teach why we should lean into this text specifically du…
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Episode 36 - Ministry in Mexico w/ Guest Pastor Kike Torres
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In this episode of the Vance Pitman Leadership Podcast, Vance and Scott chat with Pastor Kike Torres. Kike is Pastor in Mexico who is an incredible leader and a friend to Hope Church! Pastor Kike just released a brand new book! If you'd like to grab a copy, you can get it HERE. Here are a couple other books that Pastor Kike mentions in this podcast…
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Fellowship With God's Family // September 6, 2020
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In this message, Pastor Travis teaches from Romans chapter 12 all about the reality that as Jesus followers, we are responsible for embracing every opportunity to enjoy fellowship with one another. As a church family, we need each other! If you enjoyed this message, let us know in the comments below!…
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In this message, Pastor Tom concludes our study in the book of Proverbs and teaches five final truths about wise living! Wisdom is such a sought after characteristic and, as Jesus followers, we have access to it daily through time alone with God! If you enjoyed this message from our Proverbs series, let us know in the comments below.…
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In this message, Pastor Vance teaches from the book of Proverbs how a wise way to live is to make the next generation a priority! No matter what season of life you are in, you have a role in guiding the next generation to discover who God made them to be and to help them fully live that out for His glory! If you enjoyed this message from our Prover…
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In this message, Pastor Vance teaches from the book of Proverbs how a wise way to live is by seeking godly counsel! We all have decisions that we make daily and this message is a great reminder of how we should be making those decisions! If you enjoyed this message from our Proverbs series, let us know in the comments below!…
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Walking In Sync with God’s Purpose for Your Life // August 9, 2020
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In this message, Pastor Vance teaches from the book of Proverbs about walking in sync with God’s purpose for our lives. How? By trusting God, not trusting ourselves, and inviting God into every situation! If you enjoyed this message from our Proverbs series, let us know in the comments below!
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Besties Part III: This Journey Has Many Colors
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In this episode of the Vance Pitman Leadership Podcast, Vance and Scott dive deep into a topic that every leader deals with: What's the role of social media in my leadership? They go there in this episode and give plenty of tips and tricks along the way to help you navigate the social media world we live in. If you haven't picked up a copy of Vance…
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Being Faithful with What's in Front of You // August 2, 2020
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In this message, Pastor Scott teaches from the book of Proverbs that a wise way to live is to faithfully do what God has called you to do. If you enjoyed this message from our Proverbs series, let us know in the comments below!
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A Right View of Me and A Right View of God // July 26, 2020
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In this message, Pastor Tom teaches from the book of Proverbs that a wise way to live is to have a right view of yourself and a right view of God! We must be humble and acknowledging that He is the Savior and we need the salvation He offers. If you enjoyed this message from our Proverbs series, let us know in the comments below!…
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In this message, Pastor Travis teaches from the book of Proverbs that a wise way to live is to pursue integrity! Biblical wisdom calls us to live a deliberate, determined, resilient life of integrity. When rightness and integrity mark your life, it paves the way for nearness with God! If you enjoyed this message from our Proverbs series, let us kno…
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The Priority of the Word // July 12, 2020
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In this message, Pastor Vance teaches from the book of Proverbs that a wise way to live is to give priority to hearing from God in His word! As followers of Jesus, the primary way God speaks to us is through the Bible. We should treasure time in the scriptures as we spend time with God! If you enjoyed this message from our Proverbs series, let us k…
