Pastor Henry IS NOT at Riverside Church and has not been for 3 years. Your listing are incorrect…read more The New pastor- Pastor Aaron Grass has lead the church from 24 people to over 200 people being served by 2 services 9am and 11am with children's church/ bible study. It does not have a gay pride flag outside. Before I ever came to my first Service, Pastor Aaron took me to coffee to meet and welcome me. There is no gay pride flag outside.

In my opinion, a church once with wonderful God fearing folks looking forward to Sunday MORNING…read moreworship. Then came the first Sunday NIGHT and the sight to behold was overwhelming! Music blasting from the stage from people dressed in holes in the jeans and sneakers and a "leader" that instantly reminded me or smacked of what I once experienced was a Cult centered around one man that appeared to be one that all eyes to be affixed to at all times. Only writing of what I personally felt with nothing else intended!8 From an old fashioned foot washing Baptist with a quiet piano sounding afar and congregation, pleasingly dressed to please God, standing, (no microphones allowed) around the altar singing where many were saved and will be saved, with the spirit and holy ghost felt by all. From AG to Congregational, very safe concept, I personally knew I could never walk through those doors again.

This welcoming body of Believers understands the meaning of being the church. Our morning of…read moreworship began with the first welcome handshake on the front steps. We worshipped through hymns and songs of praise and continued worshipping through Pastor Lillian's preaching of the Word. This is a prayerful, Spirit filled place and people. If you want to folllow Christ and do life with His people--people who are purposing to have a daily relationship with Jesus, come to the First Baptist Church of Exeter also known as "The Red Brick Church".