About

About River of Life

History

River of Life has a rich history in the San Luis Valley. In 1931 Paul and Pauline Jones began a church in Del Norte Co. In 1934 Reverend Zook became pastor of the Del Norte Assembly of God.


In February of 1934 Paul and Pauline Jones moved to Alamosa to pioneer River of Life Assembly of God in Alamosa. They first started out in a store front and lived in the back of the church. 


In early 1937 Reverend and Mrs. Smith McAtee came to pastor. The congregation built a small Adobe building on the corner of 9th and Denver.


In 1961 Pastor Lloyd A. Long and the congregation purchased a building on the corner of 10th and State.


In 1982 Reverend Steve Smith and the Congregation purchased property and built a new church on our present location 2602 Clark St.


In 1999 the name was changed from River of Life Assembly of God.


Rev. Dominguez and his wife Stella came to pastor in March of 2019.

Our Team

Michael & Stella Dominguez

Rev. Michael R. Dominguez

In the current, ever-changing, fast paced technological age many of us are left searching for real relationships.  The social, economic, and political situations we face daily, often leaves us feeling empty and looking for answers to life’s questions.  Michael along with his Wife Stella are passionate about coming along side and connecting with people on a practical personal level and introducing them to the One who has the answers for life’s questions. Michael Dominguez is an Ordained Minister with the Assemblies of God, with a degree from Central Bible College in Springfield Mo. Michael and his wife, Stella, have served in many different capacities in various churches. He has served as director, life coach, mentor, small group leader and Sr. Pastor.  Michael and Stella’s education, training and experience has given them the ability to be successful leaders. They are passionate about true worship and seeking the face of God through prayer and fasting. People are tired of the artificial and the synthetic world that currently exists and are seeking something "real”. They are looking for leaders that have character and integrity. People want someone that can lead them into the palpable presence and power of the Holy Spirit, so that their lives are changed and transformed for the Glory of God. Michael and Stella’s desire are to be in the will of God and fulfill the call of God on their life.

Azeneth Navares

Administrative Assistant

Analisa Jaramillo

Nursery, Wee Fish

Pamela Burroughs

Board Secretary

Edgar Hernandez

Praise & Worship Team

Mary Rendon

Treasurer

Sergio Salazar

Pete Whatley

Board

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Our Beliefs

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  1. Our Core Doctrines
  2. Salvation
  3. Divine Healing
  4. Baptism in the Holy Spirit
  5. Second Coming
  6. 16 Tents of Faith
  7. Position papers
  8. Statement of fundamental truths
  9. 16 Fundamental Truths


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