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Wildwood Hills Ranch May 2025

Global Team

May 1 - 4, 2025

Registration Full

Wildwood Hills Ranch May 2025

Global Team

May 1 - 4, 2025

REGISTRATION FULL // This team will serve parents & children during a Foster Families Retreat at Wildwood Hills Ranch in St. Charles, Iowa. Caring for children while parents complete training, providing games & activities for parents & children, encouraging, supporting and praying for families & Ranch staff. TEAM LEADERS: Katie LeBlanc (AV) & Brittany Strange (SHK) ==REGISTRATION== Opens at 12 noon on Monday, November 4 and closes Monday, November 25. Registration for the team is on a first come, first served basis; To reserve your spot, please submit the online application and deposit. ==COST== AGES 13+: $300 AGES 6-12: $100 AGES 0-5: FREE Included in cost: Food & lodging Global Team swag gear and donation to Wildwood Hills Ranch NOT included in cost: Transportation, Gas, Food on the way to or from the Ranch Team members will be responsible for securing their own transportation to and from Iowa for this Global Team. River Valley will not be coordinating carpooling or approving drivers for this team. More information about required arrival & departure times will be given at team meetings. Deposit Ages 13 + $100 | Ages 6-12 $0 | Age 0-5 Free due by Monday, November 25 2nd payment Ages 13 + $100 | Ages 6-12 $50 | Age 0-5 Free due by Monday, February 3 3rd payment Ages 13 + $100 | Ages 6-12 $50 | Age 0-5 Free due by Monday, March 24 *** The deposit will be waived for all team members 6-12 after application has been submitted ==MAX TEAM SIZE== 25 ==AGE RESTRICTIONS== Global Team Iowa is designed for families. Under age 18 requires a parent/guardian ==REFUNDS== If you are unable to travel due to medically related issues, we will do our very best to try and refund or credit you as much as possible but please note, that any expenses that have been pre-paid, pre-spent or are non-recoverable to us will not be able to be refunded or credited back to you. ==GLOBAL TEAMS== Global Teams are designed to help meet the physical and spiritual needs of a specific community. We believe that command of Christ to go into all the world has not changed but we are certainly aware and respect the many challenges that exist locally and globally. We will absolutely do our best to take all the necessary precautions and work with our missionary hosts to adjust to the local guidelines but where there are needs and requests from our missionary partners and hosts, we want to provide an opportunity for those who are willing and able to go and help meet the needs. ==QUESTIONS== Email the Global Team Manager: Heather Gruenhagen (heather.gruenhagen@rivervalley.org) We'd love to have you on this team! ==APPLICATIONS OPEN== 2024-11-04 12:00:00

Indianapolis June 2025

Global Team

Jun 13 - 20, 2025

Indianapolis June 2025

Global Team

Jun 13 - 20, 2025

YOUTH ONLY TEAM: YTH global team will be traveling to Indianapolis to help serve along with one of River Valley's network churches, Highmark Church. The team will participate in youth services, Camp Highmark and daily community service projects (Hope Center Indy and Dream Center Indy, etc). TEAM LEADERS: Pastor Josiah and Courtney Bachtle | Faribault Campus YTH Pastor ==REGISTRATION== Opens at 8pm on Wednesday, December 11 and closes Monday, December 30. Registration for the team is on a first come, first served basis; To reserve your spot, please submit the online application and deposit. ==COST== $1,500 USD DEPOSIT: $200, due no later than December 30, with online application Total Amount Due: $700, due by Monday, January 27 Total Amount Due: $1200, due by Monday, March 10 Total Amount Due: $1,500, due by Monday, April 14 INCLUDED IN COST: Airfare, food, transportation, Global Team swag gear, and a donation. NOT INCLUDED IN COST: Spending money for souvenirs. ==MAX TEAM SIZE== 20 ==AGE RESTRICTIONS== Global Team Indianapolis is designed for YTH students in 10th, 11th and 12th grade. Students under the age of 18 will need parent / guardian permission along with the required paperwork. ==GLOBAL TEAMS== Global Teams are designed to help meet the physical and spiritual needs of a specific community. We believe that command of Christ to go into all the world has not changed but we are certainly aware and respect the many challenges that exist locally and globally. We will absolutely do our best to take all the necessary precautions and work with our missionary hosts to adjust to the local guidelines but where there are needs and requests from our missionary partners and hosts, we want to provide an opportunity for those who are willing and able to go and help meet the needs. ==QUESTIONS== Email the Global Team Manager: Cassie Gullickson (cassie.gullickson@rivervalley.org) We'd love to have you on this team! ==APPLICATIONS OPEN== 2024-12-11 20:00:00

New York City July 2025

Global Team

Jul 11 - 18, 2025

New York City July 2025

Global Team

Jul 11 - 18, 2025

This team will have the opportunity to serve with Brooklyn Teen Challenge of NYC. Helping to host the revival event as a part of hospitality, welcome, tech, prayer, & kid's ministry teams. TEAM LEADERS: Noah & Josee Melan (SHK) ==IDENTIFICATION== Each team member will need to provide a valid ID, that shows first, middle and last name, along with date of birth. ==REGISTRATION== Opens at 12 noon on Monday, January 6, and closes Monday, January 27. Registration for the team is on a first come, first served basis; To reserve your spot, please submit the online application, deposit and a copy of your valid passport or receipt that your passport has been ordered/renewed. ==COST== $1,500 in USD DEPOSIT: $200, due no later than January 27 with online application Total Amount Due: $700, due by Monday, March 3 Total Amount Due: $1,100 due by Monday, April 7 Total Amount Due: $1,500 due by Monday, May 12 INCLUDED IN COST: Airfare, food, transportation, Global Team swag gear, and a donation to the Missionary Host. ==MAX TEAM SIZE== 20 ==AGE RESTRICTIONS== Must be at least 18 years old ==GLOBAL TEAMS== Global Teams are designed to help meet the physical and spiritual needs of a specific community. We believe that command of Christ to go into all the world has not changed but we are certainly aware and respect the many challenges that exist locally and globally. We will absolutely do our best to take all the necessary precautions and work with our missionary hosts to adjust to the local guidelines but where there are needs and requests from our missionary partners and hosts, we want to provide an opportunity for those who are willing and able to go and help meet the needs. ==QUESTIONS== Email the Global Team Manager: Heather Gruenhagen (heather.gruenhagen@rivervalley.org) We'd love to have you on this team! ==APPLICATIONS OPEN== 2025-01-06 12:00:00

Wildwood Hills Ranch August 2025

Global Team

Aug 1 - 3, 2025

Wildwood Hills Ranch August 2025

Global Team

Aug 1 - 3, 2025

This family team will serve for one weekend and assist Ranch staff at Wildwood Hills Ranch in St. Charles, Iowa, by preparing a final meal for the staff and minor clean up of the ranch. TEAM LEADERS: Carson & Erin King (CST) ==REGISTRATION== Opens at 12 noon on Monday, February 3 and closes Monday, February 24. Registration for the team is on a first come, first served basis; To reserve your spot, please submit the online application and deposit. ==COST== AGES 13+: $300 AGES 6-12: $100 AGES 0-5: FREE Included in cost: Food & lodging Global Team swag gear and donation to Wildwood Hills Ranch NOT included in cost: Transportation, Gas, Food on the way to or from the Ranch Team members will be responsible for securing their own transportation to and from Iowa for this Global Team. River Valley will not be coordinating carpooling or approving drivers for this team. More information about required arrival & departure times will be given at team meetings. Deposit Ages 13 + $100 | Ages 6-12 $0 | Age 0-5 Free due by Monday, February 24 2nd payment Ages 13 + $100 | Ages 6-12 $50 | Age 0-5 Free due by Monday, March 24 3rd payment Ages 13 + $100 | Ages 6-12 $50 | Age 0-5 Free due by Monday, April 28 *** The deposit will be waived for all team members 6-12 after application has been submitted ==MAX TEAM SIZE== 25 ==AGE RESTRICTIONS== Global Team Iowa is designed for families. Under age 18 requires a parent/guardian ==REFUNDS== If you are unable to travel due to medically related issues, we will do our very best to try and refund or credit you as much as possible but please note, that any expenses that have been pre-paid, pre-spent or are non-recoverable to us will not be able to be refunded or credited back to you. ==GLOBAL TEAMS== Global Teams are designed to help meet the physical and spiritual needs of a specific community. We believe that command of Christ to go into all the world has not changed but we are certainly aware and respect the many challenges that exist locally and globally. We will absolutely do our best to take all the necessary precautions and work with our missionary hosts to adjust to the local guidelines but where there are needs and requests from our missionary partners and hosts, we want to provide an opportunity for those who are willing and able to go and help meet the needs. ==QUESTIONS== Email the Global Team Manager: Heather Gruenhagen (heather.gruenhagen@rivervalley.org) We'd love to have you on this team! ==APPLICATIONS OPEN== 2025-02-03 12:00:00

Ability Tree, Oklahoma August 2025

Global Team

Aug 3 - 9, 2025

Ability Tree, Oklahoma August 2025

Global Team

Aug 3 - 9, 2025

This team will have the opportunity to participate in a summer camp as counselors/staff and care for kids with unique needs in Adari, OK. TEAM LEADERS: Zac Holm (AV) & Jennifer Kruegel (AV) ==REGISTRATION== Opens at 12 noon on Monday, February 3 and closes Monday, February 24. Registration for the team is on a first come, first served basis; To reserve your spot, please submit the online application and deposit. ==COST== $1550 USD Included in cost: Airfare, food & lodging Global Team swag gear and donation to Ability Tree Deposit: $200 USD due by Monday, February 24 Total Amount Due: $700 USD due by Monday, March 10 Total Amount Due: $1300 USD due by Monday, April 14 Total Amount Due: $1550 USD due by Monday, May 12 ==MAX TEAM SIZE== 15 ==AGE RESTRICTIONS== Must be at least 18 years of age ==REFUNDS== If you are unable to travel due to medically related issues, we will do our very best to try and refund or credit you as much as possible but please note, that any expenses that have been pre-paid, pre-spent or are non-recoverable to us will not be able to be refunded or credited back to you. ==GLOBAL TEAMS== Global Teams are designed to help meet the physical and spiritual needs of a specific community. We believe that command of Christ to go into all the world has not changed but we are certainly aware and respect the many challenges that exist locally and globally. We will absolutely do our best to take all the necessary precautions and work with our missionary hosts to adjust to the local guidelines but where there are needs and requests from our missionary partners and hosts, we want to provide an opportunity for those who are willing and able to go and help meet the needs. ==QUESTIONS== Email the Global Team Manager: Heather Gruenhagen (heather.gruenhagen@rivervalley.org) We'd love to have you on this team! ==APPLICATIONS OPEN== 2025-02-03 12:00:00

UPCOMING Global Teams

Global Team

Dec 1 - 31, 2025

UPCOMING Global Teams

Global Team

Dec 1 - 31, 2025

As more details are confirmed, we will update the website. (ie. Team Leaders, Dates, Locations) Specific details for the Global Team (ie. cost) will be available closer to the registration open date. ==JUNE 2025== Global Team Maldives. Leaders: Chris & Brandy Exley Tentative dates: July 7-14. Registration is scheduled to open January 6. This Global Team will have the opportunity to participate in community service projects that allow us to engage and bless the local community and begin relationships the hosts can follow up with and develop. There may also be opportunities for businessmen to lead training sessions and pastors to assist with leadership a training conference. (Team Manager: Megan Colvin - megan.colvin@rivervalley.org) ==AUGUST 2025== Global Team Hungary. Leaders: Chad & Tani Helgemoe Tentative dates: September 8-15. Registration is scheduled to open February 3 This Global Team will have the opportunity to participate in evangelism through connecting with local communities in Budapest. (Team Manager: Megan Colvin - megan.colvin@rivervalley.org) Global Team Vancouver. Leaders: Calvin & Michaela Johnson. August 17-25. Registration is scheduled to open February 3. This team will have the chance to do community outreach and relational evangelism. (Team Manager: Heather Gruenhagen - heather.gruenhagen@rivervalley.org). ==SEPTEMBER 2025== Global Team Uganda. Leaders: Stephen & Krista Prince and Ellie Beard. Tentative dates: September 8 - 18. Registration is scheduled to open March 3. This Global Team will have the opportunity to work along side of a team in Watoto through ministries of construction, children's ministry and prayer. (Team Manager: Cassie Gullickson - cassie.gullickson@rivervalley.org) Global Team Romania. Leaders: Andrew and Rachel Chasse. Tentative dates: September 20 - 29. Registration is schedules to open April 7. This Global Team will have the opportunity to work along side of some of River Valley supported workers. (Team Manager: Cassie Gullickson - cassie.gullickson@rivervalley.org) Global Team Cuba Leaders: Mark & Jamie Kenney Tentative dates: September 13-20. Registration is scheduled to open March 3 This Global Team will have the opportunity to participate in: visiting local pastors, supporting their ministries through: prayer, evangelism, marriage ministry, children's ministry & minor repair projects. (Team Manager: Megan Colvin - megan.colvin@rivervalley.org) Global Team India. Leaders: Carl & Maria Sharperson Tentative dates: TBD Registration is scheduled to open March 3 This Global Team will have the opportunity to participate in prayer walks and experiencing a day in the life of a Global Worker and how they engage with people while sharing the love of Jesus through their actions. (Team Manager: Megan Colvin - megan.colvin@rivervalley.org) Global Team Estonia Leaders: Dave & Jeanne Ritzman Tentative dates: Sept 12-20 Registration is scheduled to open March 3 This Global Team will have the opportunity to participate in outreach opportunities with the local church & engaging local Estonians throughout the community. (Team Manager: Megan Colvin - megan.colvin@rivervalley.org) ==OCTOBER 2025== Global Team Japan. Leaders: RC & Megan Colvin and Molly Dupuis. Tentative Dates: October 17 - 26. Registration is scheduled to open April 7. Ministry Details: TBD. (Team Manager: Cassie Gullickson - cassie.gullickson@rivervalley.org) Global Team Kyrgyzstan Leaders: Justin & Tara Mack Tentative dates: October 28-November 5. Registration is scheduled to open April 7. This Global Team will have the opportunity to connect with a team of workers as they participate in language class, learn how to share your faith, visit a local mosque, pray as you walk and learn more about the area and meet workers that are new to their assignment and encourage them in their next steps. (Team Manager: Megan Colvin - megan.colvin@rivervalley.org) Global Team South Africa Leaders: Kaleb & Autumn Graham. Tentative dates: TBD. Registration is scheduled to open April 7. This Global Team will have the opportunity to work with Urban Tribe hosting Kid's crusades, Youth conference and serve at the local Orphan village. (Team Manager: Megan Colvin - megan.colvin@rivervalley.org) Global Team Turkey. Leaders: Pastor Zeus & Tawsha Vital. Tentative dates: October 7 - 15. Registration is scheduled to open April 7. Ministry details: TBD. (Team Manager: Rachel Schumacher - rachel.schumacher@rivervalley.org) ==NOVEMBER 2025== Global Team Egypt. Leaders: Lou & Vicki Hernandez. Tentative Dates: TBD. Registration is scheduled to open May 5. Ministry Details: TBD (Team Manager: Cassie Gullickson - cassie.gullickson@rivervalley.org) Global Team Barcelona. Leaders: Lindsay Swiggum and Moriah Christian. Tentative dates: TBD. Registration is scheduled to open May 5. This Global Team will have the opportunity to serve with River Valley supported workers and assist with a women's conference held in Barcelona. (Team Manager: Cassie Gullickson - cassie.gullickson@rivervalley.org) Global Team Southeast Asia. Leaders: Mark & Pam Johnson. Tentative dates: November 1-11. Registration is scheduled to open May 5. This team will have the opportunity to participate in cultural activities to better understand the local community and engage with the local community through personal conversations & interactions, learning how to share the love of Jesus with locals. (Team Manager: Megan Colvin - megan.colvin@rivervalley.org) Global Team France. Leaders: Matt & Heather Longawa. November 7-17. Registration is scheduled to open May 5. This team will be traveling to France where some of our River Valley 500 are currently serving. The team will be working with: the church plant, people seeking refuge and community outreach. (Team Manager: Heather Gruenhagen - heather.gruenhagen@rivervalley.org). ==DECEMBER 2025== Global Team Indonesia Leaders: Pastor Neil & Tricia Turner. Tentative dates: December 2 - 11. Registration is scheduled to open June 2. Ministry details: TBD. (Team Manager: Rachel Schumacher - rachel.schumacher@rivervalley.org) Global Team United Arab Emirates. Leaders: Aaron & Sue Topp. Tentative dates: December 6-15. Registration is scheduled to open May 5. This team will have the opportunity to work alongside one of River Valley 500 families, experiencing Emirati culture, connecting with locals, encountering God's heart for the unreached, and hearing testimonies of changed lives. (Team Manager: Megan Colvin - megan.colvin@rivervalley.org) ==QUESTIONS== Email globalproject@rivervalley.org. More Global Teams to be announced as they are finalized!!! Stay tuned!