We are a church with a passion to see individuals live out extraordinary lives.
Rapha Church is a Pentecostal church, passionate about leading people to Jesus.
Everything we do centers on Him. Our desire is to be a life-giving, Spirit-filled community that reaches out with love, hope, and healing to the people around us.
Our Heart at Rapha
We believe that Jesus is our ultimate Healer and through prayer, His Word, and the power of His presence, lives can be transformed.
Healing is often a journey — one that involves community, courage, and taking intentional steps toward freedom.
At Rapha Church, our mission is to cultivate an atmosphere where people can encounter the healing presence of God, discover their God-given purpose, and walk in the fullness of joy that only He provides.
1 Thessalonians 5:11 says, “Encourage one another and build each other up.”
That’s what we aim to do — come alongside you, support you, and believe with you for restoration in every area of life.
Healing doesn’t always happen overnight, but the process begins when we bring things into the light and allow God to work. At Rapha, we’re creating a church family rooted in compassion, honesty, and hope — a place to grow together in faith.
We’d love for you to be part of this story — to step into purpose, into community, and into the wholeness that Jesus freely offers.
- Pastor Sam & Marina Mendoza
Pastor Sam and his wife Marina pictured with their son.
Both were born and raised in Idaho and have nearly 30 years of combined ministry experience.
Rapha, pronounced {raw-fa}, is a Hebrew verb that means to mend by stitching, to cure, to heal, or make whole.
Jehovah Rapha is one of the many Hebrew description of the nature of God. It is literally translated as "The God Who Heals"
OUR STORY
Rapha Church was born from a calling that Samuel and Marina first felt from the Lord in the winter of 2021—a deep conviction to plant a church centered on God’s healing power. What began as a stirring in their hearts quickly grew into a burden to create a space where people could encounter the real, transformative presence of Jesus.
Having experienced childhood trauma and the challenges of early marriage, Samuel and Marina know firsthand that healing often requires more than just prayer and regular church attendance. Their journey included nearly five years of Christian counseling—a season marked by confronting pain that had long been hidden in the dark. Through that process, Jesus remained present, leading them into deeper freedom, restoration, and hope.
As their healing deepened, they began to meet others carrying wounds of their own. People hurt by rigid, legalistic church environments that prioritized rules over relationship, performance over presence, and shame over grace. These stories resonated deeply with Samuel and Marina, and further clarified the vision: Rapha Church is a place of restoration — for anyone seeking hope, healing, and a fresh start.
After years of prayer, preparation, and outreach, Rapha Church officially launched in September 2024, marking the beginning of a new faith community in the Treasure Valley. Every step has been guided by God’s provision and the prayers and support of local Christian pastors.
Today, Rapha Church stands as a non-denominational Pentecostal, Spirit-led House church with a passion for authentic worship, deep community, and sharing the transformative love of Jesus. Rapha was birthed through healing, and the heart behind it is to see others encounter that same healing—one story at a time.
OUR CULTURE
Values at Rapha Church
Presence Driven
Centering our lives and ministry around the tangible presence of God, we seek to cultivate a deep, abiding awareness of His nearness in all we do, allowing His Word and the power of the Holy Spirit to influence our decisions, actions, and relationships.
Authentically Connected
Building authentic relationships within our community and beyond, we strive to create a welcoming and loving environment where people are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive through connection with Jesus and believers.
Compassionately Serving
Inspired by Christ’s example of love and service, we actively seek to meet the needs of those around us, extending compassion, grace, and biblical support to individuals and families in our communities.
Courageously Impactful
Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we courageously engage with the challenges of our world, advocating for justice, reconciliation, and positive change, and boldly sharing the hope and transformation found in Christ, as we walk in the presence and power of the Holy Spirit.
Relationally Transformed
Driven by the healing process through Jesus, we seek relational transformation as the driving force behind our impactful actions, courageously sharing the hope and healing found in Christ with the world.
What We Believe
We believe that there are essential beliefs and non-essential beliefs. It is incredibly easy to get stuck on the non-essentials and completely miss out on what Jesus did for us and what he is calling us to.
We don’t expect everyone to think exactly the same or see eye to eye on the issues of theology or doctrine. However, at Rapha we believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ.
In the essentials, unity
In non-essentials, liberty
In all things,
love
~St. Augustine
About God
We believe in
One God who continues to reveal himself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Deuteronomy 6:4)
About Jesus
We believe
Jesus is the Messiah. He is God in flesh and was born a virgin birth and lived a sinless life. He died on a cross as the perfect and spotless sacrifice for our sins, being 100% man and 100% God. He was raised from the dead on the third day, ascended to heaven, and will return again in power and glory. (1 Timothy 3:16, Romans 9:5, 1 Thessalonians 4:17)
About the Holy Spirit
We believe in the gifts of the
Holy Spirit which build and sanctify the church. The Holy Spirit renews the soul, empowers Christ-like living, imparts spiritual gifts, and guides people into all truth. (1 Corinthians 12:1-12)
About the Bible
We believe the
Bible
is God’s spoken word
and is the final authority in determining all doctrinal truths. In its original writing, it is the inspired and infallible Word of God. (2 Timothy 3:16)
About Salvation
We believe in
Salvation by Grace through faith in Jesus Christ. The blood of Jesus, shed on the cross, provides the only way of salvation through the forgiveness of sin. Salvation occurs when people recognize and confess their sin and place their faith in the death and resurrection of Jesus as sufficient payment for their sin. Salvation is a gift from God to be received it cannot be earned. (Ephesians 2:8)
About Baptism
We believe in
Water Baptism by full immersion as a public declaration of faith in Jesus Christ (Romans 6:4)
About Marriage
We believe
Marriage is a sacred covenant
between one man and one woman, instituted by God and publicly entered into before Him. (Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:4-6)
Rapha Church is a non-denominational church