About River of Life International

About Us

River of Life International

Established on December 17, 2000, River of Life International prioritizes accurate teachings from Ezekiel 47:9 in its three weekly services. As the ministry continues to flourish and make an impact, its theme for 2024 is “The Year Of Capacity, Growth, And Manifestation.

Prophet Bothwell Phiri

Prophet Bothwell Phiri, a dynamic minister of the Word of God, embraces a simplistic view of life. In 1997, under Victory Fellowship, he received a divine calling through a dream, confirmed by his sister-in-law and lifelong friend Pastor Eugene Manasseh, to start his ministry. He is a spiritual son to Dr. Pastor Paul Enenche of Dunamis International Gospel Centre in Nigeria. Prophet Phiri is married to Pastor Judith Candy Phiri, co-founder of River of Life International, and they have three children.

Pastor Judith Phiri

Pastor Judith, known for her warm smile and welcoming hugs, is a beautician running Eden Dew Spa and mentors young ladies from the ministry. Her passion for teaching God’s Word to young women led to the establishment of the King’s Daughters ministry, which nurtures Proverbs 31 women and supports older women in personal growth. She also oversees the ‘Apples of Gold’ home management course and marriage guidance for women to foster growth and development in their marriages.

Mission

Finding the lost; training the found and sending the finders

Find the Lost

By engaging in purposeful efforts to win souls in diverse areas across the city, we actively reach out to those who are lost and extend a warm invitation for them to join God’s Kingdom.

Train the Found

Empower new converts with the teachings of God’s Word, nurturing them into believers equipped with strong Christian principles to make a lasting impact for generations to come.

Send the Finders

Equip believers with strong Christian principles derived from the Word of God to actively seek out the lost, thus creating a lasting impact on society for generations to come.