Love, Follow & Serve is not only our mission and vision, but it is also the process by which we make fully mature Christ-followers. Loving God provides the desire to follow Jesus, and following Jesus leads us to serve God and others.
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RiverStone Church is now a member congregation of the Global Methodist Church, effective May 21, 2023. You may learn more about the GMC athttps://globalmethodist.orgor you may call us at (505) 327-0363 for more information.
LOVE is something we learn from God because He is the source of love. God is love and demonstrated that love through Jesus Christ. It was Jesus who told us to love God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength; and to love others as ourselves. Jesus also tells us to demonstrate that love in worship, deep friendship, and care and support people in their hurts and needs. To love Jesus means that we follow Him…
To FOLLOW Jesus means first living His Way. To do so means we embark on a journey to learn His way. Being devoted to Jesus, we gradually become more like Him, and we desire others to know the joy and fulfillment that can be experienced with Jesus. He calls us to make other Christ-followers, teaching them and equipping them through spiritual practices that deepen their relationship with God and each other, and enable us all to serve…
To SERVE God and others is often one in the same. Jesus tells us that “As you do to the least of these [people], so you do to Me.” Christ followers’ service is love in action. It can be simple and often is. But it is costly, even sacrificial. But it is worthy of our very life, for through loving, following and serving we truly live.
Rev. Jeremy L. Barbee, a native of Virginia, relocated to Texas in 2011, moving to Farmington in January of 2026 after being appointed as pastor of RiverStone Church. He and his wife, Ginger, have four children aged 8 to 16 and love living in Farmington. Jeremy is a member of the connectional council for the West Plains Conference of the GMC and a member of the Board of Ministry. Rev. Barbee holds a bachelor’s degree from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and a master’s degree from Asbury Theological Seminary College in Kentucky. He is an ordained Elder in the Global Methodist Church. Over the past decade, he has been actively involved in the board of ordained ministry and, more recently, the board of ministry. Furthermore, he has held various leadership roles within the church and annual conference, both as a layperson and a clergy member.
“A true follower of Jesus never becomes accustomed to the sound of footsteps headed for hell.” Frank and I returned from our West Plains Annual Conference excursion yesterday afternoon. Almost immediately upon arriving in Lubbock we were given cause for excitement. On our trip down, we noticed there was a deep pool of moisture and the wind started to increase. Clouds billowed and grew dark as we passed the state line. It wasn’t long before things got wild. Tornado warnings followed by wind gusts, heavy rain, and hail were reported. We saw a supercell thunderstorm spinning right in front of us as we stood in our hotel parking lot. But not for long. Rain and hail driven by 80-mile an hour winds pelted buildings, vehicles, and trees. Sirens blew. Lubbock dodged the proverbial bullet was a repeated theme in newscasts, articles, and posts. As it turned out, we saw tornado-warned storms each day! Ah, home sweet home. The Lord was not to let the conference be outdone! We were provided inspiration, information, and invitations. Frank will be sharing more details below. I want to thank Holly for preparing and presenting the message for Pentecost. We missed you all and look forward to a more regular schedule. Continue to pray for your church family, our community, and especially for those God would have us reach with Christ’s love and Gospel. May we all truly Love , Follow, and Serve Jesus and seek to Thrive in ’25. Loving you in Jesus! Pastor Brian “A church that neglects prayer becomes disunited, scattered, lethargic, all but dead.” ~Charles ...
“A true follower of Jesus never becomes accustomed to the sound of footsteps headed for hell.” Special Announcement – Congregational Meeting date has...
