So, why River of Life?

Why has God led you/us to this program?

Because we are seeking restoration. We are seeking redemption. We are seeking to find healing and wholeness. We are seeking to reflect the Image of God again.

We are seeking to live in our True Self, our true identity that only He can reveal to us.

We were created in His image. He created us to be a good gift to Himself and to His creation.

How can we be restored to His image?

We must dig deep and address, honestly and transparently, what caused the brokenness.

“I never knew I needed this type of healing. God healed me beyond comprehension. I learned things about myself that were buried and hidden. This ministry helped uncover and reveal much that need to be addressed”

Jesus is inviting you to allow Him to save you… To restore you… To redeem you… to give you healing… and to make you whole again, or perhaps for the very first time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why would someone go to River of Life?

If there is ANY issue that negatively affects your relationship with God, your intimacy with Jesus or your sensitivity to the Holy Spirit, then River of Life is for you! Common issues are, but are not limited to trauma, addiction, abandonment, perfectionism, control, lack of identity, emotional immaturity, invalidation and so much more.

These are the issues that keep us from being a good gift… That keep us from living in true self so that we can enjoy how God has made us.

How is River of Life presented?

Our nightly schedule:

5:30 – Snacks/Dinner/Fellowship
6:30 – Worship
6:50 – Teaching
7:10 – Testimony
7:30 – Ministry
7:50 – Same Gender Small Group
9:00 – Small Group Ends

What chapters will we work through?

The Unfailing Love of God
Failing Love of our Fathers
Failing Love of our Mothers
Made in God’s Image- The True Self
The Broken Image- The False Self
Confession Releases the Resurrection Power
Graven Images- Idols and Addictions
Jesus Bears and Heals our Wounds
The Broken Image – Family Tree
The Broken Image- Healing of Abuse
Forgiveness- God, Self, Others
Secure in the Father’s Love
Loving Others – Restoring the Image of God in Men
Loving Others – Restoring the Image of God in Women
Reflecting the Image of God in the Body and with Purpose

What does it cost?

River of Life tuition is $200 for the 17-week program.

Once the application is submitted, you will be contacted for an interview to discuss readiness, outside support and commitment. If there are any concerns about payment, please ask at the interview.

Does River of Life have a confidential policy?

River of Life is a closed-group format. A confidentiality policy is enforced to ensure trust and safety in small groups.

Do you have Counselors on staff?

Personal, Biblically informed guidance is available upon request by contacting our office to schedule an appointment.

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When

Tuesday Nights, January 6, 2026 – April 28, 2026
6:30 – 9:15 p.m.
STS Loft

How

Register/Apply by November 1, 2025
You will be contacted for an interview
Once accepted, log in and complete payment invoice
If after November 1, email us regarding space

If you have additional questions about River of Life, please email:

Bruce Cerbone | bcerbone@apostles.org
Beth Geary | bgeary@apostles.org

A PROVEN PATH TO HEALING!

Over 20 years of healing ministry at The Church of The Apostles!

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What Others Have Said

(River of Life was formally called Living Waters)

God has given me an increasing confidence in my manhood, faith, talents, relationships and my place in the Christian community. I no longer cower away from God and church because I struggle with certain sins, but run to Him stronger because He offers comfort and strength in my weakness.

I have felt burdens released through prayer. So many chains were broken, sins forgiven and forsaken, generational sins broken, hurtful words prayed against. . .I will never forget the healing that has taken place

I have struggled with anger at women, but this ministry healed areas, and helped me honor my wife and women in general. In fact, I have learned that God embodies both the masculine and feminine, and both are blessed.

It was transformative for me. Following a horrible divorce, I was so broken and on the verge of suicide. This ministry helped save my life by helping me realize my identity in Christ and learn how to really believe it for the first time. I had realized that part of my Christianity was missing.

This ministry helped me to remove the mask and become comfortable with open confession. I’m able to see God as He is rather than through the lens of my childhood pain.

I understand better that hurt people hurt people and that they didn’t do better because they didn’t know better. I understand people better. I understand my own past better. I understand the importance of forgiveness and the true meaning of forgiveness. I learned that I need to find my identity in Christ instead of boyfriends, parents, siblings, or friends. I found a new love for God, and for talking to him. I believe that I am a completely different person because of this ministry.

This has improved my relationship with God and others. I know that only what Christ says about me is the Truth I can stand on and not what others say to me or about me. This has also done wonders for my migraines that I’ve struggled with for 10 years!

Through this ministry God graciously held the mirror of His word up for me to see myself. God me showed me that, since birth, He has been with me at every moment my brokenness. God has delivered me from the shame of my past and has created a beautiful life-giving path for me to follow for the rest of my life.

Honestly it helped me to be able to see how important it is to take the thoughts captive and put all of my hurts right before the cross rather than dwelling on them and allowing them to take over.