About Us

Rivercenter International Network of Christians

OUR VISION

In 1999 the Lord began to give Chuck Ripka, Elk River, Minnesota, a vision for a world resource center. The Lord showed him this apostolic center would be established to provide many resources to the Body of Christ locally and throughout the world.

Four main components make up the vision of Rivercenter INC:

• 24/7 prayer and worship: Establish prayer, intercession and worship for our city, state, nation and the world.

• Resources for the needy: Network and distribute food, supplies and resources with the people to help the poor and those in need.

• Training center: Conferences, seminars & meetings to train and equip the Body of Christ.

• Networking Processes: A technology based network to connect people, businesses, and ministries to advance God's Kingdom more efficiently.

For more info about this world resource center you may call us at 763-635-6035 or email us at: admin@rivercenterinc.com.

OUR MISSION
Rivercenter is an international network of Christians inviting the hungry and thirsty of all nations to experience God's love through Jesus Christ and to be empowered by the Holy Spirit to advance God's Kingdom.

OUR FOUNDERS

Chuck Ripka, along with his wife, Kathi, are founders of Rivercenter International Network of Christians, a nonprofit ministry networking Christians to advance God's Kingdom throughout the nations. Chuck is also the President of Ripka Enterprises, an international import/export company.

He is a firm believer in bringing "church" outside of the four walls and into his sphere of influence in the marketplace; reaching business, education and government within the Elk River community, the State of Minnesota and into the nations. Prayer and radical obedience are in the forefront of Chuck's ministry.

In October 2004, the New York Times Magazine featured Chuck for his openness to bring Christian faith and prayer into his business resulting in extraordinary financial and spiritual growth. Chuck's testimonies in his book titled God Out of the Box shares how God can use a simple man to do extraordinary things through the power of the Holy Spirit. www.chuckripka.com

He has met with the Elk River area pastors and marketplace for over nine years praying for transformation within their community. Chuck and Kathi of Big Lake, Minnesota, have been married for 30+ years. They also have been abundantly blessed with five children, four of whom are married, and fourteen grandchildren.