History:

Riverview was established August 8, 1887. The original name was Antioch Baptist Church. Two deacons were chosen and a Sunday School was organized. Offerings were usually one cent each.

On Saturday, August 3, 1902, the name was changed to Riverview. This seemed appropriate name because of it was located on Horseshoe Bend Road about 2 miles from U.S. Highway 54. The church was high on the bluff overlooking the Osage River Valley. The Riverview Cemetery is still located on Horseshoe Bend Parkway across the road from where the church originally was located.

In the period between 1906 and 1930, the church grew in strength and membership. A strong Sunday School was maintained and in the late 20's a BYPU was organized. Riverview was known as a "Singing Church". Approximately 253 members were enrolled at Riverview by the time Bagnell Dam was built.

Bagnell Dam was to be built and the valley was to become the Lake of the Ozarks. In the late 1920's and early 1930's many Horseshoe Bend residents were relocated because of the new Dam. Union Electric offered to buy the land where the church was located. On September 20, 1931, a vote to sell and relocate was defeated. Finally on April 16, 1932, they voted to sell the church property for $4000. A building committee was elected. The present location (2 acres) was then purchased for $50 per acre. The committee provided plans for a 32x40 foot brick building. The church voted to build. The builder was paid 50 cents per hour.

A parsonage was built in 1945. In the late 1940's a basement was added to the church and in 1950, an education building was built. The present auditorium and other additions were made in 1964. The original brick building was removed. Additional classrooms and a fellowship hall were added in 1981. In 1994, the church built a new addition which included classrooms, multi-purpose room and kitchen area.

Since 1932, Riverview has had 15 pastors. Our current Pastor is Chuck Phillips. Chris Calmer serves as Minister of Music. Steve Adams is our Minister of Youth and Education.

Riverview currently has a resident membership of approximately 650, with an average Sunday School attendance of 240. In addition to the regular Sunday schedule of services, Riverview has Team Kids, Mission Friends, Women on Mission, a music ministry that includes 3 choirs, a bus ministry, and a children's worship ministry.