Meet the family behind the ministry
The Rivers family has been actively involved in ministry since 2018 and started Saved by Grace as a community based ministry in 2022 with the original vision of a traveling ministry devoted to go wherever God asked, whenever He said and How ever He led them to. In 2025 God directed their hearts to church planting and Saved by Grace Fellowship was established and planted in Little Britain Ontario.
The Rivers are a family created through the love and design of God, just as His church is created through Him. Thomas John and Kimberly have a big heart for people, children, and pets, especially the ones in need.
Their children have also developed helping hearts and help in their ministry and community. (from back, left to right);
Coby is 18 and works as a level two computer tech and running sound and streaming equipment for the church. He is the tech guy!
Brayden is 16 and currently working to finish his grade 12 by means of homeschool. He is an active member of army cadets with hopes of applying to the military as an electrician or machine mechanic. He helps in running sound and music for the church.
Hailey is 14 and currently in Grade 8. She enjoys singing and brightening the world of those around her with her beautiful and bright smile and personality. Hailey is on the worship team at the church.
Tamrah is 15 and currently in Grade 10 and working on early acceptance for Early Childhood Education program and youth Ministry studies. She loves baking, art, and working with young children. Tamrah is the children’s director and junior youth paster at the church.
Jaden is 15 and also in Grade 10. Shel loves reading, cooking and art. She is also an active member of Army Cadets. Jaden aspires to become a chef or hairstylist. She is currently assisting with media and streaming in the church.
Austin is 11 and in grade 6. He loves trucks, Lego and RC cars. He loves to read the bible and learning to understand the application of God’s word in his life. He is serving in the church as junior Ussher and greeter.
The Rivers children work hard, love Jesus and being a part of a large family and extending that love into their community. Mental health has been something the Rivers family has had to learn to manage in their family, but it allows Gods love to show through them all the more, just as he has uniquely designed each one of us, and in our weakness He is strong. Thomas John and Kimberly feel very blessed and privileged that God choose them to be the parents of these children.