Lead Pastor of James River Church

For the past 33 years, John and Debbie Lindell have served together as Lead Pastors of James River Church, a dynamic, life-filled, multi-site church located in the greater Springfield, Missouri, area and in Joplin that has grown to over 16,000 people in weekly attendance. During his ministry, John has taught the entire New Testament and much of the Old Testament verse by verse. His preaching is featured internationally on the James River Television broadcast, GodTV. John is the author of Soul Set Free: Why Grace is More Liberating Than You Believe and New Normal: Experiencing God’s Best for Your Life. John and Debbie have three married children, David, Brandon, and Savannah, along with eight grandchildren.