Riverside Church Budapest
International Church in Budapest, Hungary
About Us
Riverside Church Budapest is a casual, modern, family-oriented, church located in the heart of the city. You are invited to check out our church service this weekend for practical teaching, great music, amazing kids program! If there is anyway that we can serve you better, please feel free to contact us and someone on our staff will contact you.
Our Mission
Experience God: We are committed to creating an environment where God meets you where you are.
Live connected: We all need people to do life with. We do this through Life Groups and through special activities.
Discover purpose: We were made to serve. At RCB you’ll find ways to volunteer at the church, in the city, and for the Savior.
Make waves: We want to help you discover how you can make a difference in the world.
What We Believe
Riverside Church Budapest is associate with The General Council of the Assemblies of God; Springfield, Missouri, USA. Click here to view our statement of faith.
Associated Organizations
- Assemblies of God World Missions, Springfield, Missouri USA — www.ag.org
- Magyar Pünkösdi Egyház, Budapest, Hungary — www.punkosdi.hu
- Fellowship of European International Churches, Brussels, Belgium — www.feic.org
Our Staff
David & Karmi Buckley
Lead Pastor
David and Karmi Buckley are from the Wisconsin/Pennsylvania area and they have two children: Weston and Jillaine. They have been serving as Assemblies of God Missionaries to Hungary since 1999. Together the Buckley’s felt a call to plant an English-speaking church on the Buda side of the city. In Spring 2014, they started a Bible study group and in Fall 2014 launched Riverside Church Budapest.
Bill & Melissa Chappel
Associate Pastor/ Next Steps
Bill & Melissa and their daughter Victoria have served with Riverside Church Budapest since August 2022. The Chappels also have two older sons are attending universities. They come to Riverside with several years of pastoring and missionary experiences. They are coordinating our New Believers and Next Steps ministries.
Kate & Mátyás Kondor
Worship & Sound
Kate & Mátyás and their two children Abner & Emese are serving Riverside Church Budapest by leading our worship and sound teams. They previously served as YWAM missionaries to Ukraine.
Drew & Anika Scott
H2O Youth
