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Registration FullVirtual

Dubai December 2024

Global Team

Dec 9 - 12, 2024

Registration FullVirtual

Dubai December 2024

Global Team

Dec 9 - 12, 2024

REGISTRATION FULL // This team will be traveling virtually to Dubai for 4 mornings to connect and support our workers in the field, experience the culture, and hear testimonies of changed lives. DATES: December 9-12, 2024| 6:00am - 8:00am TEAM LEADERS: Lindsey Willis (Retired River Valley Pastor) & Katie LeBlanc (Central Kids Associate Pastor) ==MAX TEAM SIZE== Team limit of no more than 20 ==REGISTRATION== Opens on Monday, October 7, at 12 noon and closes on Monday, November 4 ==COST== DEPOSIT / PAYMENT: $50, due no later than November 4, with short online application. INCLUDED IN COST: Experience Bag | Taste, smells, and sights of the region, Xplore devotional and prayer card ==OPTIONAL ADD-ONS== Additional participants (E.g.: spouse, child, friend, etc) - $25 each Must join on the same screen/device as the main participant Email the Team Manager (see below for contact details) if you’d like to add someone PLEASE NOTE: Only participants that pay the $50 payment will receive an experience bag. Add-on participants do not. ==VIRTUAL GLOBAL TEAMS== Virtual Global Teams are designed to help connect with those serving in other countries. ==QUESTIONS== Email the Global Team Manager: Heather Gruenhagen (heather.gruenhagen@rivervalley.org) We'd love to have you on this virtual team! ==APPLICATIONS OPEN== 2024-10-07 12:00:00

Registration FullVirtual

Ankara December 2024

Global Team

Dec 16 - 19, 2024

Registration FullVirtual

Ankara December 2024

Global Team

Dec 16 - 19, 2024

REGISTRATION CLOSED || This team will be traveling virtually to Turkey for 4 mornings to connect and support our workers in the field, experience the culture, and hear testimonies of changed lives. DATES: December 16-19, 2024| 6:00am - 8:00am TEAM LEADERS: Matt & Christina Lemos | Deacons (Shakopee Campus) ==MAX TEAM SIZE== Team limit of no more than 20 ==REGISTRATION== Opens on Monday, October 7, at 12 noon and closes on Monday, November 4 ==COST== DEPOSIT / PAYMENT: $50, due no later than November 4, with short online application. INCLUDED IN COST: Experience Bag | Taste, smells, and sights of the region, Xplore devotional and prayer card ==OPTIONAL ADD-ONS== Additional participants (E.g.: spouse, child, friend, etc) - $25 each Must join on the same screen/device as the main participant Email the Team Manager (see below for contact details) if you’d like to add someone PLEASE NOTE: Only participants that pay the $50 payment will receive an experience bag. Add-on participants do not. ==VIRTUAL GLOBAL TEAMS== Virtual Global Teams are designed to help connect with those serving in other countries. ==QUESTIONS== Email the Global Team Manager: Cassie Gullickson (cassie.gullickson@rivervalley.org) We'd love to have you on this virtual team! ==APPLICATIONS OPEN== 2024-10-07 12:00:00

Virtual

Egypt January 2025

Global Team

Jan 27 - 30, 2025

Virtual

Egypt January 2025

Global Team

Jan 27 - 30, 2025

Virtual Global Team: This team will be traveling virtually to Egypt for 4 mornings to connect with and support our River Valley Church supported missionaries serving in Egypt, experience the culture, encounter God's heart for the unreached, and hear testimonies of changed lives. Team Leaders: Leif & Natalie Crooks (Faribault Campus) and Brett & Carrie Ann Pollard (Faribault) Dates: January 27 - 30 from 7:00 am - 9:00 am ==MAX TEAM SIZE== Max team size is 20 ==REGISTRATION== Opens at 12 noon on Monday, November 4 and closes November 25 ==COST== DEPOSIT/PAYMENT: $50, due no later than November 25, with online application INCLUDED IN COST: Experience bag and donation to missionaries ==OPTIONAL ADD-ONS== Additional participants (E.g.: spouse, child, friend, etc.) - $25 each; Must join on the same screen/device as the main participant; Email the Team Manager (see below for contact details) if you’d like to add someone ==SHIPPING== Out of state shipping of experience bag, $15; please send this request to the team manager no later than November 25 **Please note that only participants that pay the $50 payment will receive an experience bag. Add-on participants do not. ==VIRTUAL GLOBAL TEAMS== Virtual Global Teams are designed to help connect with missionaries from around the world ==QUESTIONS== Email the Global Team Manager: Heather Gruenhagen (heather.gruenhagen@rivervalley.org) We'd love to have you on this virtual team! ==APPLICATIONS OPEN== 2024-11-04 12:00:00

Virtual

Turkey February 2025

Global Team

Feb 24 - 27, 2025

Virtual

Turkey February 2025

Global Team

Feb 24 - 27, 2025

Virtual Global Team: This team will be traveling virtually to Turkey for 4 mornings to connect with and support our River Valley 500 missionaries serving in Turkey, experience the culture, encounter God's heart for the unreached, and hear testimonies of changed lives. Team Leaders: Steven and Aimee Bolton (Leaders in Global Project) Dates: February 16 from 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm, and February 24 - 27, from 6:00 am - 8:00 am ==MAX TEAM SIZE== Max team size is 20 ==REGISTRATION== Opens at 12 noon on Monday, December 9 and closes Monday, December 30 ==COST== DEPOSIT/PAYMENT: $50, due no later than December 30, with online application INCLUDED IN COST: Experience bag ==OPTIONAL ADD-ONS== Additional participants (E.g.: spouse, child, friend, etc.) - $25 each; Must join on the same screen/device as the main participant; Email the Team Manager (see below for contact details) if you’d like to add someone ==SHIPPING== Out of state shipping of experience bag, $15; please send this request to the team manager no later than February 1 **Please note that only participants that pay the $50 payment will receive an experience bag. Add-on participants do not. ==VIRTUAL GLOBAL TEAMS== Virtual Global Teams are designed to help connect with missionaries from around the world ==QUESTIONS== Email the Global Team Manager: Rachel Schumacher (rachel.schumacher@rivervalley.org) We'd love to have you on this virtual team! ==APPLICATIONS OPEN== 2024-12-09 12:00:00

Virtual

Argentina February 2025

Global Team

Feb 24 - 27, 2025

Virtual

Argentina February 2025

Global Team

Feb 24 - 27, 2025

This team will be traveling virtually to Argentina for 4 evenings to connect and support our workers in the field, experience the culture, and hear testimonies of changed lives. DATES: February 24-27, 2025| 7:00pm - 9:00pm TEAM LEADERS: Tim & Jackie Marks (Apple Valley Campus) ==MAX TEAM SIZE== Team limit of no more than 20 ==REGISTRATION== Opens on Monday, December 9, at 12 noon and closes on Monday, December 30 ==COST== DEPOSIT / PAYMENT: $50, due no later than December 30, with short online application. INCLUDED IN COST: Experience Bag | Taste, smells, and sights of the region, Explore devotional and prayer card ==OPTIONAL ADD-ONS== Additional participants (E.g.: spouse, child, friend, etc) - $25 each Must join on the same screen/device as the main participant Email the Team Manager (see below for contact details) if you’d like to add someone PLEASE NOTE: Only participants that pay the $50 payment will receive an experience bag. Add-on participants do not. ==VIRTUAL GLOBAL TEAMS== Virtual Global Teams are designed to help connect with those serving in other countries. ==QUESTIONS== Email the Global Team Manager: Heather Gruenhagen (heather.gruenhagen@rivervalley.org) We'd love to have you on this virtual team! ==APPLICATIONS OPEN== 2024-12-09 12:00:00

Virtual

Southeast Asia April 2025

Global Team

Apr 21 - 24, 2025

Virtual

Southeast Asia April 2025

Global Team

Apr 21 - 24, 2025

This team will be traveling virtually to Southeast Asia for 4 evenings to connect and support our workers in the field, experience the culture, and hear testimonies of changed lives. DATES: April 21 - April 24, 2025| 7:00pm - 9:00pm TEAM LEADERS: Lindsay Swiggum & Ellie Ilunga ==MAX TEAM SIZE== Team limit of no more than 20 ==REGISTRATION== Opens on Monday, February 3, at 12 noon and closes on Monday, February 24 ==COST== DEPOSIT / PAYMENT: $50, due no later than February 24, with short online application. INCLUDED IN COST: Experience Bag | Taste, smells, and sights of the region ==OPTIONAL ADD-ONS== Additional participants (E.g.: spouse, child, friend, etc) - $25 each Must join on the same screen/device as the main participant Email the Team Manager (see below for contact details) if you’d like to add someone PLEASE NOTE: Only participants that pay the $50 payment will receive an experience bag. Add-on participants do not. ==VIRTUAL GLOBAL TEAMS== Virtual Global Teams are designed to help connect with those serving in other countries. ==QUESTIONS== Email the Global Team Manager: Heather Gruenhagen (heather.gruenhagen@rivervalley.org) We'd love to have you on this virtual team! ==APPLICATIONS OPEN== 2025-02-03 12:00:00

Virtual

Japan April 2025

Global Team

Apr 28 - May 1, 2025

Virtual

Japan April 2025

Global Team

Apr 28 - May 1, 2025

This team will be traveling virtually to Japan for 4 evenings to connect and support our workers in the field, experience the culture, and hear testimonies of changed lives. DATES: April 28 - May 1, 2025| 7:00pm - 9:00pm TEAM LEADERS: Randy & Gayle Cousins (Crosstown Campus) ==MAX TEAM SIZE== Team limit of no more than 20 ==REGISTRATION== Opens on Monday, February 3, at 12 noon and closes on Monday, February 24 ==COST== DEPOSIT / PAYMENT: $50, due no later than February 24, with short online application. INCLUDED IN COST: Experience Bag | Taste, smells, and sights of the region ==OPTIONAL ADD-ONS== Additional participants (E.g.: spouse, child, friend, etc) - $25 each Must join on the same screen/device as the main participant Email the Team Manager (see below for contact details) if you’d like to add someone PLEASE NOTE: Only participants that pay the $50 payment will receive an experience bag. Add-on participants do not. ==VIRTUAL GLOBAL TEAMS== Virtual Global Teams are designed to help connect with those serving in other countries. ==QUESTIONS== Email the Global Team Manager: Heather Gruenhagen (heather.gruenhagen@rivervalley.org) We'd love to have you on this virtual team! ==APPLICATIONS OPEN== 2025-02-03 12:00:00

Registration Full

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

Virtual

Indonesia May 2025

Global Team

May 5 - 8, 2025

Virtual

Indonesia May 2025

Global Team

May 5 - 8, 2025

Virtual Global Team: This team will be traveling virtually to Indonesia for 4 mornings to connect with and support our missionaries serving in Indonesia, experience the culture, encounter God's heart for the unreached, and hear testimonies of changed lives. Team Leaders: Matt & April Schafer (Leaders in Global Project) Dates: April 27 from 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm, and May 5 - 8 , from 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. ==MAX TEAM SIZE== Max team size is 20 ==REGISTRATION== Opens at 12 noon on Monday, March 3 and closes Monday, March 24 ==COST== DEPOSIT/PAYMENT: $50, due no later than March 24, with online application INCLUDED IN COST: Experience bag ==OPTIONAL ADD-ONS== Additional participants (E.g.: spouse, child, friend, etc.) - $25 each; Must join on the same screen/device as the main participant; Email the Team Manager (see below for contact details) if you’d like to add someone ==SHIPPING== Out of state shipping of experience bag, $15; please send this request to the team manager no later than April 15 **Please note that only participants that pay the $50 payment will receive an experience bag. Add-on participants do not. ==VIRTUAL GLOBAL TEAMS== Virtual Global Teams are designed to help connect with missionaries from around the world ==QUESTIONS== Email the Global Team Manager: Rachel Schumacher (rachel.schumacher@rivervalley.org) We'd love to have you on this virtual team! ==APPLICATIONS OPEN== 03-03-2025 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

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. ==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 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!