Meet the Pastors
Co-Founder and Senior Pastor Janet Goodwin
Pastor Janet is the senior pastor of the River of Life church. She has continued the ministry her husband and her began following Pastor Jeff's passing in 2005. Pastor Janet preaches and teaches the word of God. She leads the congregation and the church staff in the Biblical direction God guides and provides. Pastor Janet is a prayer warrior and a loving woman of God who has a big heart for God's people. She is committed to carrying out the vision of the church and reach souls for Jesus.
Founding Pastor the late Apostle Jeff Goodwin
In 1996, Pastor Jeffrey Goodwin, along with is wife Janet, founded the River of Life ministry. Over the course of his ministry, he reached countless souls with the message of Jesus around the world. He lead the River of Life churches and raised up many disciples for Jesus. Pastor Jeff was an unwavering spirit-filled man of God. Unexpectedly, in February of 2005, Heaven gained a wonderful soul. Although Pastor Jeff is greatly missed, the work that he started will continue on.
Associate Pastors Rico and Kristi Ramos
Alongside Pastor Janet is her daughter, Kristi, and her son-in-law, Rico Ramos. They have been a part of the River of Life administration since the founding of the church. As the associate pastor, Pastor Rico also ministers God's word and assists in leading the staff and congregation. He is one of the Youth Alive youth leaders as well. Pastor Kristi Ramos is also head of the secretarial work and the events coordinator for the church. They are both dedicated to God, our Pastor, and to the church.