Dr. Riva Tims is living the Majestic Life as a pastor, for more than twenty years, a mother, motivational speaker, and an entrepreneur. Dr. Riva’s inner beauty, gentle spirit and passion for Jesus are an inspiration to those who want to know Him. Through prayer, patience and perseverance, Dr. Riva is blazing a trail for God’s kingdom and is fulfilling her destiny.
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The Maryland native was raised in a Christian home with her identical twin sister, Rená. Excelling in her leadership roles in her church in Maryland, Dr. Riva was elevated through the levels of ordination as a Deacon, Minister, and Elder and eventually she was ordained a Pastor. Dr. Riva received her earned Doctorate Degree in Theology from Christian Bible Institute while simultaneously receiving an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity from St. Thomas Christian University.
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With much prayer and counseling, Dr. Riva accepted the call and in September 2009, Majestic Life Ministries opened its doors as a local church. The mission of Majestic Life is to minister, motivate, and mentor members to mature in Christ and maximize their gifts in Him to live the Majestic Life! She is committed to training leaders by hands on mentoring and cultivating. She is also dedicated to the local community through many evangelistic outreach programs.
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Dr. Riva is the Host of the “Glory of Gospel” Radio Program on 94.5 FM. Dr. Riva was a Gospel Now Magazine 2010 People’s Choice Award nominee; she received the National Association of Professional Women Woman of the Year Award 2010/2011 and in 2012 Yolanda Adams presented Dr. Riva with the Lady of the Year Award. In Jan 2017, Dr. Riva was a recipient of the prestigious President’s Lifetime Achievement Award presented on behalf of President Barack Obama.
Dr. Riva’s book When It All Falls Apart was released in March 2012, her eBook Freedom Through Forgiveness was released in September 2016 and she completed her third book When It All Comes Together released in 2017. Dr. Riva has also produced a CD project single “Incredible God” released August 2014 and on her record label Zion Records.
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Dr. Riva has had the prestige honor of being recognized as a sought-after Speaker, MC and Conference host. Dr. Riva has made various national television appearances on Life Today with James and Betty Robison, The 700 Club, TBN and The Joni Lamb Show to name a few. Dr. Riva has also ministered at the acclaimed Tom Joyner Family Reunion Gospel Explosion for several years. Dr. Riva ministers to thousands of women through her own nationally recognized Women’s Conference “Woman at the Well” in addition to sharing platforms across the nation for other women’s conferences.
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Dr. Riva openly expresses her greatest joy in life is being a mother of love and excellence for her four children. She devotes most of her spare time to the special needs of her son a born with cerebral palsy. In her quiet moments, she enjoys reading, performing arts, history and spending quality time with her children.
