The Beginning of RIM ~
Apostle Dave and Pastor Vivian Cunningham
Founders of Rancho International Ministries
Rancho International Ministries (RIM) began in 1999 as an extension of Rancho Christian Center, under the direction of its founders Apostle David and Pastor Vivian Cunningham. While RIM functions as a trans local ministry, its roots are in the local church.
The vision of RIM is to provide a connection and covering through relationship to churches of like mind and heart. We believe the ministry is the out-working of the implied command given in Acts 1:8. The oversight of the vision is provided by an Apostolic Council whose desire is to see the Kingdom of God and the Father’s heart advanced both domestically and internationally.
The vision of RIM is to provide a connection and covering through relationship to churches of like mind and heart. We believe the ministry is the out-working of the implied command given in Acts 1:8. The oversight of the vision is provided by an Apostolic Council whose desire is to see the Kingdom of God and the Father’s heart advanced both domestically and internationally.
Meet the RIM churches and pastors.
Rancho Christian Center
Pastor Tom and Ileana Stonecipher
Founded in 1977 and located in
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Desert Christian Center
Pastors Bob and Linda Raber
Founded in 1988 and located in
Ridgecrest, CA
Ridgecrest, CA
Christian Light Ministries International
Apostle Peter and Pastor Grace Zhangazha
Founded in 2001 and established multiple churches in Zimbabwe, Africa
Nueva Cosecha Centro Cristiano
Pastor Ovidio and Ileana Barrios
Founded in 2005 and located in
Muscatine, Iowa.
Muscatine, Iowa.
El Camino de Jesucristo
Pastor Manuel and Brandy Vizcarra
Founded in 2010 and located in
El Descanso, Rosarito, B.C., Mexico.
El Descanso, Rosarito, B.C., Mexico.
Centro Cristiano de Adoración
(Vida y Fé)
Pastor Derrick and Gloria Alvarez
Founded in 2014 and located in Riverside, CA
Tender Mercies International (TMI)
TMI is a program that began in the heart of Pastor Vivian back in 1998. The vision is to bless children in impoverished areas by helping to provide them with a good education -- and a future. Since its beginning, TMI has touched hundreds of children and currently is branching out into Zimbabwe, partnering with the RIM church, Christian Light Ministries. The monthly support for one of these students is $50. We are also offering partial scholarships for a student, which means you can partner with another RIM family for $25/month. If you would like the opportunity to sign up for one of these students and be the hands and feet of Jesus in this way, please let us know by filling out the form at the bottom of this page.
RIM Missions
Through the years, the heart of RIM has been sown into many countries such as Guatemala, Mexico, Zimbabwe, India, Romania, Uganda, Ghana, and Argentina. For over 25 years, missionary teams have been sent into these areas. These teams have worked alongside the churches, spreading the gospel, working in construction, and helping to feed many orphans and widows. RIM has also been a blessing by sowing financially into projects such as farming and the drilling of wells, which has encouraged communities to become self-sustaining.
