Who are we?
The River Church Brenham is a local church with an eternal mission. Ryan and Kaitlyn O’Connor are the founding pastors. The vision of the church is to fulfill the Great Commission described in Mark chapter 16. To operate in the same power that Jesus and the early Book of Acts church did. There is a hunger for the Power of God in every city, state, region, and country in the world and our goal at The River is to provide a place for residents of Brenham, Washington County, and all around Central Texas to experience that Power. The River is a place where we experience and cultivate that Power and knowledge of the Holy Spirit on a continual basis. We are a church of solid biblical teaching, anointed preaching, and demonstration of the Holy Spirit.
The River Church also takes this message of the Gospel outside the walls of the church. Our vision is to see the power of God in the streets and realms of influence of Washignton County. The power of God is available to EVERYONE and it is our job as believers to make sure that EVERYONE hears this Good News. EVERYONE should have the opportunity to give their life to Christ. EVERYONE can receive an encounter with the tangible, life-altering, presence of God.
We ask that you consider TODAY to be a part of the River Church family in Brenham, Texas. We love you and know that God loves you and has a tremendous plan for your life.
Pastors Ryan and Kaitlyn and The River Church Brenham acknowledge the incredible impact of Drs. Rodney and Adonica Howard-Browne. This church wouldn't be possible without the example of our spiritual leaders and family in Tampa, FL at The River at Tampa Bay Church and Revival Ministries International.
The River Church Brenham was founded in February 2025.
Our Head Pastors
Ministry Background
Kaitlyn and I have been saved and around the church world the majority of our lives, both feeling called into ministry from a young age. While we have distinct personal testimonies, we have had the privilege of serving God together for nearly a decade. We attended Bible college at River University in Tampa, Florida, and then worked on staff at Revival Ministries International under Drs. Rodney and Adonica Howard-Browne. We were honored to receive from their vision and ministry and carry the same river here to Texas.
Our Family
Kaitlyn and I were married in 2018, and we have two children. Our daughter Josephine was born in 2021, and our son Benjamin was born in May of 2024. With deep family roots in Texas, we consider it our home and proudly call ourselves Texans.