The basis for the name Meeting Place Church is from the scriptural text that proclaims:
“It was Moses' custom to set up the tent known as the Tent of Meeting far outside the camp. Everyone who wanted to consult with the LORD would go there.”
- Exodus 33:7
The Meeting Place Church name was given to Pastor Vince Riley in light of understanding his role as pastor. “My role is seen in the context of a Facilitator. I simply help facilitate a meeting between God and those who need and desire to ‘meet’ with Him.”
Pastor Riley says that it is an awesome thing when we realize that the God of the universe wants to ‘meet’ with us daily. His pastoral goal is to lead the efforts to create an atmosphere conducive for this divine meeting: