How We Began

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After serving as missionaries to Central Europe for half a decade, Pastor Randy and his family returned to Columbia, South Carolina in July of 2009 where they had begun their ministry careers as Youth Pastors. While ministering abroad, Randy and Robin developed a deep-rooted passion to help people far from God, from all walks of life, experience the real relationship He offers.

Little did they know that in these formative years, God was preparing their lives for something far greater to come.

While itinerating back in the United States for support, God began to plant a new vision in Randy’s heart for the American Church. It was becoming more evident that people are increasingly disillusioned and disinterested with Christianity. “Families are deteriorating and communities are becoming more fragmented than ever before,” says Randy. “We believe that only Jesus has the ability to bring people from death to life.” And at VIVE Church that is the the very mission of our team. Bringing People to Life™

Today, VIVE is a growing church plant partnered with the CMN and South Carolina Assemblies of God. Our team is ever-evolving and we’re excited for what the future holds.