Effective Date: August 6, 2026

At New River Fellowship ("NRF"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care, integrity, and respect. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the information you provide through our website, Google Ads lead forms, first-time visitor forms, prayer request forms, and other methods of communication.

Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with New River Fellowship, we may collect information such as:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Mailing address (if provided)

• Information about your interest in New River Fellowship

• Ministry or volunteer interests

• Prayer requests

• Any additional information you voluntarily provide

How We Use Your Information

The information you provide is used only for purposes related to the ministry of New River Fellowship, including:

• Responding to your questions or requests.

• Welcoming and connecting with first-time visitors.

• Contacting you regarding your interest in New River Fellowship.

• Providing information about worship services, ministries, community groups, events, and opportunities to get involved.

• Following up on prayer requests or ministry care when appropriate.

• Providing pastoral care and support.

We will only use your information in connection with your relationship or expressed interest in New River Fellowship.

Prayer Request Confidentiality

We understand that prayer requests often contain personal and sensitive information.

Prayer requests submitted to New River Fellowship are treated with care and will only be shared with New River Fellowship staff, pastors, or designated ministry leaders as necessary to pray for you or provide appropriate pastoral care.

Prayer requests will not be shared publicly or outside of New River Fellowship leadership without your permission, unless required by law or when necessary to protect someone's safety.

If you would like your prayer request to remain confidential, please indicate that when submitting your request, and we will honor that request within our leadership team.

Information Sharing

New River Fellowship does not sell, rent, trade, or distribute your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Your information is shared only with authorized New River Fellowship staff, pastors, or ministry leaders when necessary to respond to your inquiry, connect you with ministry opportunities, provide pastoral care, or fulfill the purpose for which you submitted your information.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect the information you provide and limit access to those who require it for church ministry and communication.

While no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, we strive to safeguard your information using reasonable security practices.

Your Choices

You may request to:

• Update your personal information.

• Remove your information from our records.

• Opt out of non-essential communications.

To make any of these requests, please contact us using the information below.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, please contact:

New River Fellowship
2455 Peppers Ferry Rd NW
Christiansburg, VA 24073
Email: office@newrf.org
Phone: (540) 200-8772

By submitting your information to New River Fellowship, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the use of your information as described above.

This version is appropriate for posting on your website and linking from Google Ads lead forms. It also establishes clear expectations for visitors, first-time guests, and anyone submitting a prayer request, while reassuring them that sensitive information is kept within NRF leadership unless they give permission otherwise.