We Want People
to Know Jesus
Fountain of Life Center is a place where everyone is welcomed, people can meet Jesus, and believers can engage in life-giving community. We believe in creating a space where people can have authentic encounters with Christ, discover their gifts and use them for Him.
Our
Mission
The Fountain of Life Center exists to reach people with the Gospel and equip them to be fully-devoted followers of Jesus Christ.
Our
Vision
We will be a multiplying church multiplying disciples, leaders, and locations.
Our Values
Holy Spirit Empowerment
We desperately seek the power of the Holy Spirit, the only means by which we can fulfill the great commission.
Outward Focus
We actively share in Christ’s mission to reach those outside our church.
Authentic Community
We desire to create a safe place where people are accepted regardless of their
past or present circumstances.
Generous Servanthood
We reflect the character of Christ who came not to be served, but to serve.
Passionate Commitment
We desire to love God with our whole being, and extend that love to those around us.
Our Pastor, Russ Hodgins
Pastor Russ Hodgins is currently the lead pastor at the Fountain of Life Center in Burlington, NJ. He has also pastored in his hometown of Medina, NY, New York City, and White Plains, NY. While pastoring in White Plains, he also served as the Executive Director of Brooklyn Teen Challenge. He is a church planter and church revitalizer. God has used him to lead churches in miraculous turn-arounds. He is known for his very practical and challenging messages.
He's traveled to many countries around the world preaching the gospel and training leaders.
Pastor Russ is a marathon runner. He has run the New York City Marathon twice, and most recently, the Chicago marathon in 2019.
He has been married to his wife, Louann, for 42 years. They have 4 children and 12 grandchildren.
His life's mission is to "preach Jesus and love people."
