ABOUT RIVER HILLS
A new Global Methodist Church rooted in biblical truth, generous grace, and a renewed love for the River Hills community.
OUR MISSION
The mission of River Hills Community Church is to love God and to bring Christ to our community and the world.
OUR VISION
We are an ever-growing community, committed to the authority of God’s Word. We are sharing a journey to grow closer to God through fellowship, gathering together, worshiping, learning, and working to grow God’s Kingdom by sharing his love with the River Hills and the world.
OUR STORY
Jesus was born in a barn, and so were we.
We founded our church in 2026 to combine traditional Christian teachings with a renewed love for the River Hills community of Lancaster County.
We took a leap of faith by leaving the United Methodist Church, our existing finances, our building of 150 years and our longtime identity as Marticville Church.
It was a lot to part with. It wasn’t easy.
And we gave it all up to begin meeting in a big red barn.
To start a revival, sometimes you’ve got to get back to what really matters and leave other things behind. So we aligned with the Global Methodist Church, a new organization that better aligns with our mission and beliefs.
About that:
• We believe the words of the Bible still matter.
• We believe in living in love and mercy with one another.
• And we believe God still has a joyful purpose for the people in our little corner of Pennsylvania (and around the world).
All that said, we invite you to join us for worship some Sunday. Come as you are.
The barn is just the beginning...for Jesus, for us and maybe for you too.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
River Hills stands in the historic Christian faith and the Wesleyan tradition of the Global Methodist Church.
• We believe in one God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
• We believe the Bible is inspired by God, trustworthy, and the authority for faith and life.
• We believe Jesus Christ is fully divine and fully human. Through his life, death, and resurrection, God offers forgiveness, new life, and salvation to all who repent and believe.
• We believe the Holy Spirit awakens, assures, sanctifies, and empowers us to grow in holiness and serve our neighbors.
• We believe the Church is Christ’s body, called to worship passionately, love extravagantly, witness boldly, make disciples, celebrate Baptism and Holy Communion, and care for the vulnerable.
As a Global Methodist congregation, we seek to make disciples of Jesus Christ and spread scriptural holiness across the globe.
MEET PASTOR KEVIN
Pastor Kevin Kresge serves as pastor of River Hills Community Church. He previously served as associate pastor at Hempfield United Methodist Church, lead pastor at Bird-in-Hand United Methodist Church, and pastor at Marticville Church. After years of struggling with the apostasy and heretical changes taking place within the UMC, he was overjoyed to resign and help with the planting and ministry of River Hills. He is currently a Transitional Local Pastor with the GMC and is seeking ordination in the Northeast GMC conference in 2027.
Alongside ministry, Kevin works full time as Marketing and Advertising Director at J&E Grill Manufacturing. A lifelong musician, he plays multiple instruments and sings, and studied Music Performance and Music Business at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Millersville University of Pennsylvania.
Kevin and his wife, Iris, share their home with their son, Tony, and their Border Collie, Loki.
