about us

Bill and Jessica Henshaw have served the Lord together for over 30 years.

Bill: Bill grew up in a Christian family and gave his life to Jesus when he was 21. He pursued studies in Psychology, Biblical counseling and then IT. He loves the word of God and teaching it.

Jessica: Jessica invited Jesus into her heart at age 20 while she was at college. She was raised in a family that went to church, but was also very involved in Freemasonry and worshipped satan. Since then, she has focused on deliverance and inner healing in order to get healed from the ritual abuse she suffered. Jessica's desire is that all survivors know the love of God and His good plans for them!

share god's love

foster spiritual growth

serve our community

build strong relationships

vision mission

COMMITTED TO HELPING PEOPLE WALK OUT OF DARKNESS INTO JESUS'S MARVELOUS LIGHT.

our vision

Living Free in Christ: Identity, Purpose, and Deliverance

Helping people know their identity in Christ, walk in God’s calling, and experience true freedom through the power of Jesus.

Our vision is to help people around the world know their identity in Christ and fulfill the call of God on their lives. We have many tools to help people get set free from the demonic and live their lives in freedom. Our prayer is that every person alive today would know the freedom that Jesus Christ offers.

our mission

Living the Mission: Equipping, Reaching, and Transforming

Our mission is to share God's love, foster spiritual growth, and serve our community locally and globally with compassion and purpose.

New River of Life Ministries exists to embody the love of Christ by equipping believers, evangelizing the lost, and partnering with global ministries like Bishop Oluku in Uganda and locally. We serve through prophetic ministry, discipleship, worship, evangelistic and humanitarian outreach spreading the Gospel in both word and action

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Freedom Encounters

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Freedom Encounters Ministry since 2011

what we do

Living Our Faith Together

worship services

Encounter the power of God through prophetic ministry, Spirit-led worship, and authentic fellowship. Come expecting healing, breakthrough, and fresh revelation—everyone is welcome in His presence.

Reaching the Broken—Locally and Globally

New River of Life Ministries partners with Bishop Girado Oluku in Uganda to bring clean water, food, church leadership, and the hope of Christ to communities in need, while also sharing the love of Jesus on the streets of Philadelphia through prayer, worship, and compassionate outreach. United by a calling to be the Church described in Acts, we serve both locally and globally—breaking strongholds, proclaiming truth, and glorifying God.

Breaking Strongholds

Step into a journey of healing, freedom, and spiritual renewal through Freedom Encounters and Splankna Ministries. Anchored in the love of Christ, these ministries offer a safe environment where spiritual strongholds are broken, emotional wounds are healed, and lives are transformed. All are welcome to experience God’s healing presence.

TRUSTED MINISTRY PARTNERS

Meet Our MINISTRY PARTNERS

Bill & Jessica Henshaw

New River of Life

Ken & Sylvia Thornberg

Freedom Encounters

Kevin & Danielle Johnson

Church of the Living God

Bishop Girado Oluku

Bishop in Tororo, Uganda

Jessica’s message

Your generosity makes a profound impact

Our mission is to share God's love, foster spiritual growth and serve our community with compassion and purpose.

Your donations will be used toward our mission to feed and clothe the people of Uganda and Southeastern Pennsylvania, as well as Freedom Encounters ministry for those who are seeking deliverance on a limited budget. Our heart is to help everyone who we connect with. Your generous donations will enable us to support many more people.

our core value

Foundations of Our Faith and Community Life

We demonstrate love through compassionate service, supportive relationships, and inclusive community practices.

We demonstrate love through compassionate service, supportive relationships, and inclusive community practices.

We demonstrate love through compassionate service, supportive relationships, and inclusive community practices.

We demonstrate love through compassionate service, supportive relationships, and inclusive community practices.

We demonstrate love through compassionate service, supportive relationships, and inclusive community practices.