How it all started...
River Cities Community Church was established in 1969 as Souls for Christ Baptist Church with 142 charter members. The Founding Pastor, James K. Poe, faithfully served the church from 1969 to 1985. Pastor Poe's successor was Associate Pastor Alan K. Poe, who served from 1985 to 1992. Stan Smith was pastor for two years. Dr. Larry A. Greene faithfully served as Senior Pastor for over 27 years (June 1996-December 2023). On January 1, 2024, Dr. Scott Duncan began his ministry as Senior Pastor.
For over 50 years, our church has been known in the community as "the round church." This unique structure was erected in 1973. The gymnasium and classrooms were added in 1975, and the educational building was added in 1977 when the church established Mid-America Christian School. Although Mid-America in 1989 for financial reasons, an eternal impact was made in the lives of scores of students.
We want to be known as a church that holds high the Word of God and makes an impact in our community and beyond (a "sending church"). Throughout the years, the Lord has raised up many pastors and missionaries from our church and "sent them out" to make an eternal impact for Him.
Changing times often demand changing methods, and so, in 1993, the church's name was changed to River Cities Community Church (also known as RC3) to more effectively reach our world for Christ. Although methods and names may change, the message never does. The unchanging message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ is the only remedy to a world separated from God by sin. We have been and always will be committed to that message.
For over 50 years, our church has been known in the community as "the round church." This unique structure was erected in 1973. The gymnasium and classrooms were added in 1975, and the educational building was added in 1977 when the church established Mid-America Christian School. Although Mid-America in 1989 for financial reasons, an eternal impact was made in the lives of scores of students.
We want to be known as a church that holds high the Word of God and makes an impact in our community and beyond (a "sending church"). Throughout the years, the Lord has raised up many pastors and missionaries from our church and "sent them out" to make an eternal impact for Him.
Changing times often demand changing methods, and so, in 1993, the church's name was changed to River Cities Community Church (also known as RC3) to more effectively reach our world for Christ. Although methods and names may change, the message never does. The unchanging message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ is the only remedy to a world separated from God by sin. We have been and always will be committed to that message.
