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Arab World January 2025

Global Team

Jan 26 - Feb 1, 2025

Registration Full

Arab World January 2025

Global Team

Jan 26 - Feb 1, 2025

REGISTRATION CLOSED l This Global Team will have the opportunity to travel to the Arab World where some of our missionaries are currently serving. Opportunities may include sharing the Gospel with those that have never heard it as well as prayer walks along with conversations locals. Team Leaders: Mark & Emily Pahl (Elder at River Valley) (Please note, we've adjusted the month from October to January. And the new dates in January may fluctuate 1 or 2 days on the front or back end. More details to follow) ==PASSPORT== Passports must not expire within 7 months of return date and must include 3 blank visa pages, not amendment pages. Please send a colored copy of your passport to rachel.schumacher@rivervalley.org. If you do not have a passport, please send confirmation of an ordered passport or confirmation that you have a passport appointment. This will be due within one week of your application being approved. ==REGISTRATION== Registration opens Monday, April 8 and closes Monday, June 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== Trip Cost Total: $3,900 (ESTIMATED COST UNTIL AIRFARE IS PURCHASED) Deposit: $200, due no later than June 24, with online application Total Amount Due: $1,600, due by August 26 Total Amount Due: $3,000, due by September 30 Total Amount Due: $3,900, due by November 18 INCLUDED IN COST: Airfare, food, lodging, transportation, Global Team swag gear, international insurance and a donation to the Missionary Host. NOT INCLUDED IN COST: Health expenses, security training (approx. $30). Global Team staff will update you regarding health details as they become available, More details to follow. ==MAX TEAM SIZE== MAX TEAM SIZE: 8 ==AGE RESTRICTIONS== Must be at least 18 years old ==HEALTH== Consult your personal physician for recommendations. Visit a travel clinic or check out cdc.gov. ==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: Rachel Schumacher (rachel.schumacher@rivervalley.org) We'd love to have you on this team! ==APPLICATIONS OPEN== 2024-04-08 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

Registration Full

Kenya February 2025

Global Team

Feb 14 - 25, 2025

Registration Full

Kenya February 2025

Global Team

Feb 14 - 25, 2025

REGISTRATION CLOSED // This Global Team will have the opportunity to participate in relational evangelism as they interact with Kenyans in the community and possibly participating in the construction of tabernacles, children’s and teen’s ministry, young adult’s ministry, and training of pastors. TEAM LEADERS: Shawn & Kristin Roehl ==PASSPORT== Passports must not expire within 7 months of return date and must include 3 blank visa pages, not amendment pages. Please send a colored copy of your passport to heather.gruenhagen@rivervalley.org. If you do not have a passport, please send confirmation of an ordered passport or confirmation that you have a passport appointment. This will be due within one week of your application being approved. ==REGISTRATION== Opens at 12 noon on Monday, August 5 and closes Monday, September 23. 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== $3,850.00 DEPOSIT: $200, due no later than September 2 with online application Total Amount Due: $1,700 due by Monday, September 30 Total Amount Due: $2,800, due by Monday, November 18 Total Amount Due: $3,850, due by Monday, January 13 INCLUDED IN COST: Airfare, food, transportation, Global Team swag gear, international insurance, and a donation to the Missionary Host. NOT INCLUDED IN COST: Visa Fees, Passport fees, and expenses not covered by international travel insurance ==MAX TEAM SIZE== 20 ==AGE RESTRICTIONS== Must be at least 18 years old ==HEALTH== Consult your personal physician for recommendations. Visit a travel clinic or check out cdc.gov ==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: Megan Colvin (megan.colvin@rivervalley.org) We'd love to have you on this team! ==APPLICATIONS OPEN== 2024-08-5 12:00:00

Registration Full

Barcelona February 2025

Global Team

Feb 15 - 23, 2025

Registration Full

Barcelona February 2025

Global Team

Feb 15 - 23, 2025

REGISTRATION FULL || This team will have the opportunity to participate in construction projects, visiting an international church, prayer walks and relational evangelism. TEAM LEADERS: Bradley & Michelle McCoy | City Campus Deacons ==REGISTRATION== Opens at 12 noon on Monday, August 5 and closes Monday, August 26. Registration for the team is on a first come, first served basis; To reserve your spot, please submit the online application and deposit. ==COST== $3050 Included in cost: Airfare, food & lodging Global Team swag gear and donation to Ability Tree Deposit: $200 due by Monday, August 26 Total Amount Due: $1200 due by Monday, September 30 Total Amount Due: $2200 due by Monday, October 28 Total Amount Due: $3050 due by Monday, December 30 ==MAX TEAM SIZE== 25 ==AGE RESTRICTIONS== Must be at least 18 years of age ==Health== Consult your personal physician for recommendations ==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== 2024-08-05 12:00:00

Registration Full

Dubai February 2025

Global Team

Feb 18 - 26, 2025

Registration Full

Dubai February 2025

Global Team

Feb 18 - 26, 2025

REGISTRATION CLOSED // This Global Team will have the opportunity to travel to Dubai where some of our River Valley 500 are currently serving. Opportunities may include sharing the Gospel with those that have never heard it as well as encouraging and supporting our missionaries. Team Leaders: Pastor Terry and Christina Parkman (Lead Campus Pastor) ==PASSPORT== Passports must not expire within 7 months of return date and must include 3 blank visa pages, not amendment pages. Please send a colored copy of your passport to rachel.schumacher@rivervalley.org. If you do not have a passport, please send confirmation of an ordered passport or confirmation that you have a passport appointment. This will be due within one week of your application being approved. ==REGISTRATION== Registration opens Monday, August 5, and closes Monday, August 26; Registration for the team is on a first come, first served basis; To reserve your spot, please submit the online application and deposit. ==COST== Trip Cost Total: $3,500 (ESTIMATED COST UNTIL AIRFARE IS PURCHASED) Deposit: $200, due no later than August 26, with online application Total Amount Due: $1,400, due by Monday, October 14 Total Amount Due: $2,600, due by Monday, December 2 Total Amount Due: $3,500, due by Monday, January 6 INCLUDED IN COST: Airfare, food, lodging (hotel), transportation, Global Team swag gear, international insurance and a donation to the Missionary Host. NOT INCLUDED IN COST: Health expenses, security training (approx. $30). Global Team staff will update you regarding health details as they become available, More details to follow. ==MAX TEAM SIZE== MAX TEAM SIZE: 12 ==AGE RESTRICTIONS== Must be at least 18 years old ==HEALTH== Consult your personal physician for recommendations. Visit a travel clinic or check out cdc.gov. ==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: Rachel Schumacher (rachel.schumacher@rivervalley.org) We'd love to have you on this team! ==APPLICATIONS OPEN== 2024-08-05 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

Registration Full

Cambodia March 2025

Global Team

Mar 7 - 17, 2025

Registration Full

Cambodia March 2025

Global Team

Mar 7 - 17, 2025

REGISTRATION CLOSED // This team will have the opportunity to participate in children's ministry VBS, teaching English, light construction, painting and minor repairs in Cambodia! TEAM LEADERS: Brian & Angie Bomgren ==PASSPORT== Passports must not expire within 7 months of return date and must include 3 blank visa pages, not amendment pages. Please send a colored copy of your passport to heather.gruenhagen@rivervalley.org. If you do not have a passport, please send confirmation of an ordered passport or confirmation that you have a passport appointment. This will be due within one week of your application being approved. ==REGISTRATION== Opens at 12 noon on Monday, September 16 and closes Monday, October 21. 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== $3,995.00 DEPOSIT: $200, due no later than October 7 with online application Total Amount Due: $1,400 due by Monday, September 30 Total Amount Due: $2,800, due by Monday, November 18 Total Amount Due: $3,995, due by Monday, January 13 INCLUDED IN COST: Airfare, food, transportation, Global Team swag gear, international insurance, and a donation to the Missionary Host. NOT INCLUDED IN COST: Passport fees, Security Fees (approx. $32) and expenses not covered by international travel insurance ==MAX TEAM SIZE== 15 ==AGE RESTRICTIONS== Designed for team members 12 years of age and up Anyone under the age of 18 needs to be accompanied by a parent or guardian Team size up to 15 Team Members ==HEALTH== Consult your personal physician for recommendations. Visit a travel clinic or check out cdc.gov ==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: Megan Colvin (megan.colvin@rivervalley.org) We'd love to have you on this team! ==APPLICATIONS OPEN== 2024-09-16 12:00:00

Registration Full

Egypt March 2025

Global Team

Mar 14 - 22, 2025

Registration Full

Egypt March 2025

Global Team

Mar 14 - 22, 2025

REGISTRATION CLOSED l This team will have the opportunity to serve with some of our Missionary partners as they share the love of Jesus through Arabic language lessons, relational evangelism, and interacting with Egyptians. TEAM LEADERS: Anthony (City Campus Pastor) & Hannah Cox ==PASSPORT== Passports must not expire within 7 months of return date and must include 3 blank visa pages, not amendment pages. Please send a colored copy of your passport to rachel.schumacher@rivervalley.org. If you do not have a passport, please send confirmation of an ordered passport or confirmation that you have a passport appointment. This will be due within one week of your application being approved. ==REGISTRATION== Opens at 12 noon on Monday, September 16 and closes Monday, October 7. 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== $3,500 DEPOSIT: $200, due no later than October 7 with online application (Please note: REGISTRATION has been extended to October 14) Total Amount Due: $1,600 due by November 18 Total Amount Due: $2,700 due by January 6 Total Amount Due: $3,500 due by February 10 INCLUDED IN COST: Airfare, food, transportation, Global Team swag gear, international insurance, and a donation to the Missionary Host. NOT INCLUDED IN COST: Passport fees, Security Fees (approx. $32) and expenses not covered by international travel insurance ==MAX TEAM SIZE== 40 ==AGE RESTRICTIONS== Must be at least 18 years old ==HEALTH== Consult your personal physician for recommendations. Visit a travel clinic or check out cdc.gov ==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: Rachel Schumacher (rachel.schumacher@rivervalley.org) We'd love to have you on this team! ==APPLICATIONS OPEN== 2024-09-16 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!