Rev. Rivers was born to Mrs. Bertha Mae McIntyre and Mr. Sinclair Rivers Sr. in Orlando, Fla. He is one of eight children. Rev. Rivers is married to Rose Rivers and the couple has 3 children: Sinclair III, Keesha Kintae, and Charity Rose.  At the age of 17, Rev. Rivers acknowledged the Lord Jesus as his personal Saviour and joined the Reddick Church of God. He was called into the Ministry in 1975. Rev. Rivers developed his ministry under the leadership and guidance of Rev. James Russell Jr. Bishop James Andrews also played a major role in his early development as a minister.

                Rev. Rivers and his wife, Rose Rivers, founded the Benevolent Church of God in 1995. Since that time, he has worked continuously aspiring to achieve the Vision he received from the Lord. Rev. Rivers provides spiritual leadership and support in the community. He is well known for his generosity and caring attitude. Pastor Rivers has a word of faith and hope and he readily shares at every opportunity.