Ministries

The ministry of Riverside Baptist Church is focused on the evangelization and discipleship of Kankakee, Bradley, and Bourbonnais. We are active in Kankakee County, getting involved with village activities and reaching into these quickly growing communities. We are taking the love of Christ into the lives of these people who need to hear the Gospel and live to glorify God. We also work closely with our sister churches, Sauk Trail and Green Garden to effectively carry the Gospel to South Chicagoland.

The purpose of Riverside Baptist Church is to make disciples of Christ. We strive to fulfill this purpose by equipping believers to impact others through the celebration of God’s presence (adoration), demonstration of God’s love (ministry), communication of God’s word (evangelism), education of God’s children (discipleship) and encouragement of God’s people (fellowship).

On Sunday morning, you will find a friendly group of people, fantastic worship, and fervent Bible study and teaching. After the worship and preaching service, we meet  in the Fellowship Hall for coffee, juices, fruit, and pastries. We discuss the sermon and seek to apply the teaching directly into our daily lives. On Sunday evenings, we do in depth studies in God’s Word as a church family, understanding more about what we believe, and why we believe it.

On Sunday mornings, our children enjoy two hours of fun and learning. They move from station to station, learning the Bible story, doing crafts, playing games, and memorizing Bible verses. On Sunday evenings, they prepare for the Christmas concert they will give in December. Each child plays an important role in this wonderful performance.