On May 1, Pastor Jeff McLain preached at River Corner Church for Week 2 of our sermon series How Is Your Soul? In this message titled When the Future Feels Fragile, Pastor Jeff explores Romans 8:18–39 and reminds us that even in seasons of uncertainty, we can cultivate steady souls by anchoring ourselves in the love of God and the presence of the Holy Spirit.

How Is Your Soul Series

How Is Your Soul? is a reflective sermon series from River Corner Church that explores the habits, rhythms, and spiritual practices that help us cultivate a deeper, steadier faith in everyday life. Through biblical teaching and personal reflection, this series guides us to examine our inner world—our emotions, relationships, and spiritual health—and invites us to root ourselves in God’s presence. Whether facing uncertainty, exhaustion, or distraction, this series offers practical tools and gospel-centered encouragement to strengthen your soul and walk more intentionally with Jesus.

Additional Sermon Series Resources

Our Sunday morning series, is meant to be a launching pad. We encourage you to explore additional resources for this series, which include Phil Strout’s How Is Your Soul? booklet, Justin Whitmel Earley’s Habits of the Household, and Ken Shigematsu’s God in My Everything—each offering practical guidance for spiritual rhythms and soul care.

About River Corner Church

River Corner Church is a small, Jesus-centered community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, committed to living out a simple, authentic faith. Rooted in Anabaptist values and shaped by Scripture, prayer, and fellowship, we seek to follow Jesus in everyday life through worship, discipleship, and service. Whether you're exploring faith or looking for a spiritual home, River Corner Church offers a welcoming space to grow in Christ, experience genuine community, and pursue a quieter, more intentional way of life.

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On Sunday, May 18, Guest Speaker Rip Wahlberg preached at River Corner Church on Genesis 45:1-12, highlighting Joseph's journey into captivity and the choice he made to see God's hand in working all things together for the good.

Who we are together.

River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.

What we practice together.

Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.

When we gather together.

River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.

Our Pastoral Leader.

As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.

Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.

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On Sunday, April 27, Pastor Jeff McLain preached at River Corner Church on Philippians 4:10–23, highlighting Paul’s gratitude for the Philippians’ generosity and the joy it brought both to him and to God. He reminded us that a life worth living is marked by generous giving, rooted in contentment and strength found in Christ.

A Life Worth Living Series

Our new series called A Life Worth Living, explores the opening of Paul’s letter to the Philippians. This sermon series reflects on how through the letter of Philippians, followers of Jesus are equipped, encouraged, and empowered to live out their faith with joy, purpose, and practical wisdom - to embrace a life shaped by Christ.

Who we are together.

River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.

What we practice together.

Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.

When we gather together.

River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.

Our Pastoral Leader.

As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.

Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.

Support the show