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Alpha | Eagan | Winter 2024

Eagan

Monday at 6:00 PM

Alpha is a place to connect with other people who are open to exploring life, faith, and meaning. Each session includes a time to connect with others over a free meal, hear a short talk on an element of the Christian faith, and then a chance for each person to share their own questions with the group. We'd love to hear your perspective! We will have Kickoff Alpha on February 5th at 6:00pm and end on Monday, April 8th. Dinner will be served each week and childcare is available.
Family

Apples of Our Eyes

Faribault

Friday at 10:00 AM

We are welcoming all mom's and dad's with kids to join us for a short devotional lesson, play/game/interact time for the kids and social time for the parents. We will be integrating various field trips so we can learn and explore our town and the surrounding area together. We will meet the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. This group is co-lead by Sommer Cunningham, Taina Dubbels and Brooke Stang. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Our first meeting will be February 10th.

Leader

Taina Dubbels
Family

Deep Dive Into the Parables of Jesus

Minnetrista

Wednesday at 5:00 PM

Calling all girls 7-17 for a deep dive into the parables. After each group there will be some time for arts and crafts. This group will meet at Minnetrista Campus December 13th 5-6:15, January 10th 5-6:15, February 7th 5-6:15. There will also be three leader parable prep days for the women leading the group. Leader prep meeting locations TBD.
Family

Explore | Eagan | Winter 2024

Eagan

Monday at 6:30 PM

Explore is a Core Group designed to inspire and enlarge your global heart as we study the biblical basis of missions and hear from some of our great missionaries. At River Valley, our heart is global because God’s heart is global. That’s why we believe that every follower of Jesus Christ should explore and know their role within God’s Great Commission. We meet from 6:30pm - 8pm. We start Feb 5 & Childcare is included.
Family

Explore_FBO

Faribault

Tuesday at 7:00 PM

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Family

Family Small Group

Apple Valley

Monday at 6:15 PM

This group is for parents and caregivers with children to connect with other members of the church in a similar stage of life. Join us as we make deeper connections with each other and encourage each other in our Christian walk. We will meet biweekly usually on Monday evenings for snacks, a Soap discussion, and a chance to talk, play games, serve, and do other activities. Occasionally we will meet on weekends instead to do a family activity around the twin cities area.
Family

Family Small Group – Winter 2024

Crosstown

Tuesday at 6:00 PM

This is a group for families! We will be following Tony Evan's study on the Power of the Holy Spirit's Names. We will have a rotating schedule (couples, women, men, family) where we follow the study 3 weeks then have a family fellowship night. Childcare may be available on couples night (can be discussed further). Please register adults but not kids. 1/16 couples (session 1), 1/23 women (session 2), 1/30 men (session 2), 2/6 *not meeting*, 2/13 couples (session 3), 2/20 women (session 4), 2/27 men (session 4), 3/5 family, 3/12 couples (session 5), 3/19 women (session 6), 3/26 men (session 6), 4/2 family, 4/9 couples (dinner out)
MenPromise Principle

Jacob Lewis’ Small Group

Maple Grove

Thursday at 6:45 AM

This group is designed to get into God’s Word, as well as connect and converse with other men of God. Each week we’ll catch up with one another to see how God is moving in our lives, build strong community amongst one another, offer words of encouragement and challenge each other to pursue Jesus with a greater desire! We can't wait to get to know you!

Leader

Jacob Lewis
Men

Josh’s Small Group

Woodbury

Tuesday at 8:00 PM

This group is designed to get into God's Word, grow in your relationship with Jesus and connect to others. We will read the Bible together following River Valley's SOAP method. We can't wait to get to know you!

Leader

Joshua Mills
Family

Meal Train Ministry

Shakopee

We are looking for people who love to cook and bless others with meals who can be part of Shakopee Campus's Meal Train Ministry! From time to time, we receive requests for Meal Trains to be organized for families who are transitioning with a new baby in their home, for those who are recovering from illnesses, or those who are overwhelmed with life's challenges or a recent family death. Do you love to cook and want to use your culinary talents to bless others in this way? Then join our Meal Train Ministry to be added to the email list and get notified when meals are needed for a Shakopee Campus family! Thanks for being the hands and feet of Jesus!

Leader

Mark Bettenga
Promise Principle

Promise Principal Group | Cory Jenson & John Chappius

Faribault

Monday at 7:00 PM

You are welcome here! This is a "join at anytime" men's group. If you are looking for a deeper connection with God, this group is for you. God desires that we overcome being ruled by our thoughts and feelings, which are highly influenced by our circumstances — family, work, health, or temptation. 2 Peter 1:3–4 tells us that we can actually do this! It comes from learning to respond to God's promises in His Word and through prayer. This is the purpose of The Promise Principle Small Groups whether you’re still exploring faith in Christ, or you have been a Christian for many years, you’ll experience what we believe Jesus meant when He called His disciples to change the world by discovering and responding to His promises, truths, and commands. Text the word "promise" to 94000 or use the link below to read more about The Promise Principle and see our weekly reading plan. 's%20promises%20are,trust%20Him%20at%20His%20Word.
MenPromise Principle

Promise Principle John Farinacci

Crosstown

Saturday at 9:00 AM

You are welcome here! This is a "join at anytime" men's group. If you are looking for a deeper connection with God, this group is for you. God desires that we overcome being ruled not by our thoughts and feelings, which are highly influenced by our circumstances — family, work, health, or temptation. 2 Peter 1:3–4 tells us that we can actually do this! It comes from learning to respond to God's promises in His Word and through prayer. This is the purpose of The Promise Principle Men's Small Groups. Whether you’re still exploring faith in Christ, or you have been a Christian for many years, you’ll experience what we believe Jesus meant when He called His disciples to change the world by discovering and responding to His promises, truths, and commands. Click here to read more about The Promise Principle and see our weekly reading plan:

Leader

John Farinacci
Young AdultFamilyServe Our Community

Serve Our Community | Crosstown

Crosstown

Serving opportunities will be shared with this group and participants can participate as it works with their schedule and/or interest. No set meeting times or commitments. Emails will be sent out as opportunities become available. Let's radically serve and love our community so that more people will come to know Jesus.

Leader

Colette Almars
Young AdultAdultFamilyServe Our Community

Serve Our Community | Eagan

Eagan

Serving opportunities will be shared with this group and participants can participate as it works with their schedule and/or interest. No set meeting times or commitments. Emails will be sent out as opportunities become available. Let's radically serve and love our community so that more people will come to know Jesus.

Leader

Amber Heider
Young AdultAdultFamilyServe Our Community

Serve Our Community | Faribault

Faribault

Serving opportunities will be shared with this group and participants can participate as it works with their schedule and/or interest. No set meeting times or commitments. Emails will be sent out as opportunities become available. Let's radically serve and love our community so that more people will come to know Jesus.

Leader

Leif Crooks
Family

Serve Our Community | Habitat for Humanity | Faribault

Faribault

In 2022, Habitat for Humanity will be building 5 new homes in Faribault and River Valley Church is partnering with them to make it happen! Both skilled and unskilled laborers are welcome! (Must be 18+) Signing up for this Small Group will enable you to be contacted whenever we are scheduling a "Build Day" and other updates about the projects and opportunities to serve.

Leader

Mark Kenney
Young AdultAdultFamilyServe Our Community

Serve Our Community | Minnetrista

Minnetrista

Serving opportunities will be shared with this group and participants can participate as it works with their schedule and/or interest. No set meeting times or commitments. Emails will be sent out as opportunities become available. Let's radically serve and love our community so that more people will come to know Jesus.

Leader

Deedra Lonquist
Young AdultAdultFamilyServe Our Community

Serve Our Community | Shakopee

Shakopee

Serving opportunities will be shared with this group and participants can participate as it works with their schedule and/or interest. No set meeting times or commitments. Emails will be sent out as opportunities become available. Let's radically serve and love our community so that more people will come to know Jesus.

Leader

Liz Overson
Young AdultAdultFamilyServe Our Community

Serve Our Community | Woodbury

Woodbury

Serving opportunities will be shared with this group and participants can participate as it works with their schedule and/or interest. No set meeting times or commitments. Emails will be sent out as opportunities become available. Let's radically serve and love our community so that more people will come to know Jesus.

Leader

Katelyn Penticoff
Young AdultAdultFamilyYouthServe Our Community

Serve Our Community Group | City

City

Serving opportunities will be shared with this group and participants can participate as it works with their schedule and/or interest. No set meeting times or commitments. Emails will be sent out as opportunities become available. Let's radically serve and love our community so that more people will come to know Jesus.

Leader

Vicki Hernandez
AdultFamilyServe Our Community

Serve Our Community Group | Together For Good

Together for Good offers tangible opportunities to come alongside vulnerable children and isolated parents. Volunteers offer practical help by hosting children during times of parental crisis, providing respite care for exhausted parents, and surrounding families with ongoing relational support through a network of care. This group will provide awareness and information and will have action steps for those who would like future engagement.

Leader

Vicki Hernandez
MenPromise Principle

The Promise Principe | Jay Abbott & Ben Crawmer

Apple Valley

Tuesday at 6:30 PM  •  Virtual

You are welcome here! This is a "join at anytime" men's group. If you are looking for a deeper connection with God, this group is for you. God desires that we overcome being ruled by our thoughts and feelings, which are highly influenced by our circumstances — family, work, health, or temptation. 2 Peter 1:3–4 tells us that we can actually do this! It comes from learning to respond to God's promises in His Word and through prayer. This is the purpose of The Promise Principle Men's Lifegroups. Whether you’re still exploring faith in Christ, or you have been a Christian for many years, you’ll experience what we believe Jesus meant when He called His disciples to change the world by discovering and responding to His promises, truths, and commands. Click here to read more about The Promise Principle and see our weekly reading plan:

Leader

Jay Abbott
MenPromise Principle

The Promise Principle | Ben Bertell & Loren Schulz

Apple Valley

Wednesday at 6:30 PM

You are welcome here! This is a "join at anytime" men's group. If you are looking for a deeper connection with God, this group is for you. God desires that we overcome being ruled by our thoughts and feelings, which are highly influenced by our circumstances — family, work, health, or temptation. 2 Peter 1:3–4 tells us that we can actually do this! It comes from learning to respond to God's promises in His Word and through prayer. This is the purpose of The Promise Principle Men's Lifegroups. Whether you’re still exploring faith in Christ, or you have been a Christian for many years, you’ll experience what we believe Jesus meant when He called His disciples to change the world by discovering and responding to His promises, truths, and commands. Click here to read more about The Promise Principle and see our weekly reading plan:

Leader

Loren Schulz
MenPromise Principle

The Promise Principle | Brock Melander & Matt Walter

Apple Valley

Saturday at 8:30 AM

You are welcome here! This is a "join at any time" men's group. If you are looking for a deeper connection with God, this group is for you. God desires that we overcome being ruled by our thoughts and feelings, which are highly influenced by our circumstances — family, work, health, or temptation. 2 Peter 1:3–4 tells us that we can actually do this! It comes from learning to respond to God's promises in His Word and through prayer. This is the purpose of The Promise Principle Men's Lifegroups. Whether you’re still exploring faith in Christ, or you have been a Christian for many years, you’ll experience what we believe Jesus meant when He called His disciples to change the world by discovering and responding to His promises, truths, and commands. Click here to read more about The Promise Principle and see our weekly reading plan: This Life Group meets for an hour on Saturday mornings at 8:30 am. We meet at Caribou Coffee located at 14638 Cedar Avenue, Apple Valley, MN 55124. (Please BRING a Bible, Notebook, and Pen or Highlighter)

Leader

Brock Melander
MenPromise Principle

The Promise Principle | Derek Blumberg & Jim Leenstra

Apple Valley

Thursday at 6:30 AM

You are welcome here! This is a "join at anytime" men's group. If you are looking for a deeper connection with God, this group is for you. God desires that we overcome being ruled by our thoughts and feelings, which are highly influenced by our circumstances — family, work, health, or temptation. 2 Peter 1:3–4 tells us that we can actually do this! It comes from learning to respond to God's promises in His Word and through prayer. This is the purpose of The Promise Principle Men's Lifegroups. Whether you’re still exploring faith in Christ, or you have been a Christian for many years, you’ll experience what we believe Jesus meant when He called His disciples to change the world by discovering and responding to His promises, truths, and commands. Text the word “promise” to 94000 or use the link below to read more about The Promise Principle and see the annual Bible reading plan: We meet at the Caribou Coffee near Culver’s on 50: 17880 Kenwood Trail Lakeville, MN 55044 Connect with us: Call or text Derek: 952-239-2777 Call or text Jim: 920-883-0083

Leader

Jim Leenstra
MenPromise Principle

The Promise Principle | Derek Blumberg & Tim Short

Apple Valley

Saturday at 7:30 AM

You are welcome here! This is a "join at anytime" men's group. If you are looking for a deeper connection with God, this group is for you. God desires that we overcome being ruled by our thoughts and feelings, which are highly influenced by our circumstances — family, work, health, or temptation. 2 Peter 1:3–4 tells us that we can actually do this! It comes from learning to respond to God's promises in His Word and through prayer. This is the purpose of The Promise Principle Men's Lifegroups. Whether you’re still exploring faith in Christ, or you have been a Christian for many years, you’ll experience what we believe Jesus meant when He called His disciples to change the world by discovering and responding to His promises, truths, and commands. Text the word “promise” to 94000 or use the link below to read more about The Promise Principle and see the annual Bible reading plan: This group meets from from 7:30AM - 9:00AM each Saturday. We look forward to meeting you! - Derek, Tim and the Saturday morning men. Connect with us: Call or text Derek at 952-239-2777. Call or text Tim at (952) 807-2553

Leader

Derek Blumberg
MenPromise Principle

The Promise Principle | Derek Severson & Zac Holm

Apple Valley

Thursday at 6:00 AM

You are welcome here! This is a "join at anytime" men's group. God is great and mighty! Men together sharpening each other through the Word of God, community and prayer. If you are looking for a deeper connection with God, this group is for you. God desires that we overcome being ruled by our thoughts and feelings, which are highly influenced by our circumstances — family, work, health, or temptation. 2 Peter 1:3–4 tells us that we can actually do this! It comes from learning to respond to God's promises in His Word and through prayer. This is the purpose of The Promise Principle Men's Lifegroups. Whether you’re still exploring faith in Christ, or you have been a Christian for many years, you’ll experience what we believe Jesus meant when He called His disciples to change the world by discovering and responding to His promises, truths, and commands. Click here to read more about The Promise Principle and see our weekly reading plan: We meet on Thursday mornings at 6:00 AM at Dunn Brothers in Lakeville by Hy-Vee.

Leader

Derek Severson
Promise PrincipleWomen

The Promise Principle | Hailey Warner

Faribault

Wednesday at 12:00 PM

You are welcome here! This is a "join at anytime" women's group. If you are looking for a deeper connection with God, this group is for you. God desires that we overcome being ruled by our thoughts and feelings, which are highly influenced by our circumstances — family, work, health, or temptation. 2 Peter 1:3–4 tells us that we can actually do this! It comes from learning to respond to God's promises in His Word and through prayer. This is the purpose of The Promise Principle Small Groups Whether you’re still exploring faith in Christ, or you have been a Christian for many years, you’ll experience what we believe Jesus meant when He called His disciples to change the world by discovering and responding to His promises, truths, and commands. Text the word "promise" to 94000 or use the link below to read more about The Promise Principle and see our weekly reading plan (this link will bring you to the men's Promise Principle site - even though this is a women's group we will follow the men's Promise Principle reading plan): This Faribault area ladies group will be meeting over lunch hour in the Legacy House loft, downtown Faribault, above Good Day Coffee! {318 Central Avenue #208} Hope to see you every week, but if you are unable to attend you can still study at home & share your takeaways on this group page! Looking forward to our time together with one another and the Lord. Feel free to bring your own lunch! Also, group is co-lead by Hailey Warner & Taina Dubbels, reach out if you have any questions! Hailey {507-210-1625} or Taina {512-698-0843}
Promise Principle

The Promise Principle | Joe Groven

Faribault

Monday at 6:30 AM

You are welcome here! This is a "join at anytime" men's group. If you are looking for a deeper connection with God, this group is for you. God desires that we overcome being ruled by our thoughts and feelings, which are highly influenced by our circumstances — family, work, health, or temptation. 2 Peter 1:3–4 tells us that we can actually do this! It comes from learning to respond to God's promises in His Word and through prayer. This is the purpose of The Promise Principle Men's Small Groups. Whether you’re still exploring faith in Christ, or you have been a Christian for many years, you’ll experience what we believe Jesus meant when He called His disciples to change the world by discovering and responding to His promises, truths, and commands.

Leader

Joe Groven
MenPromise Principle

The Promise Principle | Joe Miller

Eagan

Thursday at 7:00 AM

You are welcome here! This is a "join at any time" men's group. We meet at Hope Breakfast Bar 1 SOUTH LEECH STREET SAINT PAUL, MN 55102 If you are looking for a deeper connection with God, this group is for you. God desires that we overcome being ruled by our thoughts and feelings, which are highly influenced by our circumstances — family, work, health, or temptation. 2 Peter 1:3–4 tells us that we can actually do this! It comes from learning to respond to God's promises in His Word and through prayer. This is the purpose of The Promise Principle Men's Small Groups. Whether you’re still exploring faith in Christ, or you have been a Christian for many years, you’ll experience what we believe Jesus meant when He called His disciples to change the world by discovering and responding to His promises, truths, and commands. Read more about The Promise Principle and see our weekly reading plan here:

Leader

Joe Miller