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Rio Vista Church

Ft. Lauderdale,FL

Rio Vista Church is a Presbyterian Church in America congregation in Fort Lauderdale led by Senior Pastor Tom Hendrikse. The congregation gathers for Sunday worship, with Rio Kids programs for younger children and Rio Students gatherings for middle- and high-school students. Community groups, Alpha, membership classes, men's and women's ministries, MOMs and Rio Classics offer ways to connect and grow in faith. Prayer, deacon care and Soul Care provide spiritual and practical support. Bethany Christian School is a ministry of the church serving children from PK2 through eighth grade.

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Updated Oct 7, 2026

Service Times

Plan Visit

Sunday

Sunday Worship

9:00 AM

Sunday Worship

11:00 AM

High School IMPACT

6:30 PM

Wednesday

Middle School IMPACT

6:30 PM

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At a Glance

Sunday worship begins at 9:00 and 11:00 AM at 880 South Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316. Dress is casual. Parking is available on the north and south sides of the campus. Greeters can direct you to the Welcome Desk in the Fellowship Hall toward the back of the sanctuary. Rio Kids check-in is on the south side; programs for younger children and kindergarten-fifth grade are available during both services. Middle- and high-school students may worship with their families and join their own gatherings during the week.

Kids ministry: Available
Dress: Casual

Church Ministries

Life Stages

NurseryNursery: Yes
PreschoolPreschool: Yes
ElementaryElementary: Yes
Middle SchoolMiddle School: Yes
High SchoolHigh School: Yes
Young AdultsYoung Adults: Yes
SeniorsSeniors: Yes

Care & Support

Small GroupsSmall Groups: Yes

Special Ministries

Programs & Outreach

Local OutreachLocal Outreach: Yes

Schools & Childcare

PreschoolPreschool: Yes
Elementary SchoolElementary School: Yes
Middle SchoolMiddle School: Yes

Visit & Contact

Phone+1 954 522 2518
WebsiteVisit Website
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Accessibility

Parking?Parking: Unknown
Accessible parking?Accessible parking: Unknown
Wheelchair accessible?Wheelchair accessible: Unknown
Accessible restrooms?Accessible restrooms: Unknown
Hearing assistance?Hearing assistance: Unknown
Sign language?Sign language: Unknown

Questions

When and where are Sunday services?

Worship begins at 9:00 and 11:00 AM at 880 South Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316. Dress comfortably. Greeters can help you find the Welcome Desk in the Fellowship Hall toward the rear of the sanctuary.

Where can I park and find help?

Parking is available on the north and south sides. The Welcome Desk is in the Fellowship Hall near the back of the sanctuary, where the bathrooms are also located. A Hospitality Team member can answer questions.

What is available for children and teenagers?

Rio Kids serves younger children and K-5 during the 9:00 and 11:00 AM services, with check-in on the south side. Grades six-twelve are welcome in main worship. High-school IMPACT meets Sunday, 6:30-8:30 PM, and middle school Wednesday, 6:30-8:00 PM, in the Attic; check the calendar. Bethany Christian School separately serves preschool age two-eighth grade at 615 SE Ninth Street, Fort Lauderdale. Enrollment information is at https://bcsftl.org/.

How can I join a group or explore Christian faith?

Community groups, men's and women's ministries, MOMs and Rio Classics for adults 55+ provide ways to connect. Alpha is a nine-session introduction to Christian faith, and Discover Rio is a six-session membership course. Groups and course dates vary by season; see https://riovistachurch.com/groups/ and https://riovistachurch.com/events/calendar/. The church offers prayer, deacon care for practical needs and Soul Care with trained Christian caregivers. Soul Care is spiritual support, not a replacement for licensed clinical or emergency care. Current contacts and arrangements are at https://riovistachurch.com/support/.

Can I watch services online?

Live worship and recorded messages are linked at https://riovistachurch.com/watch/. The church also offers a sermon library, podcasts, and personal and family worship resources.

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Leadership

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Thomas John Hendrikse

Senior Pastor

Church Values and Beliefs

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Bible Interpretation
LiteralFlexible
Authority
Scripture AloneScripture and Tradition
Salvation by
Faith AloneFaith and Obedience
Baptism as
SymbolicSacrament
Security of Salvation
PermanentConditional
Same-sex Relationships
Non-AffirmingAffirming
Pastoral Qualifications
Only MaleMale or Female

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Church Identity

DenominationPresbyterian
Church Network
Presbyterian Church in America
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Last verifiedMay 27, 2026
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