UPCOMING Global Teams

Global Team Lithuania. Leader: Pastor Josiah Christian. Tentative dates: May 13 - 21. Registration is scheduled to open November 4. Ministry details: TBD. (Team Manager: Rachel Schumacher - rachel.schumacher@rivervalley.org)

Global Team Turkey. Leader: Pastor Carter & Paula Teply. Tentative dates: May 3 -11. Registration is scheduled to open November 4. Ministry details: TBD. (Team Manager: Rachel Schumacher - rachel.schumacher@rivervalley.org)

Global Team Wildwood Hills. Leaders: Katie LeBlanc & Brittany Strange. Dates: TBD. Registration is scheduled to open November 4. 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 Manager: Heather Gruenhagen - heather.gruenhagen@rivervalley.org)

Global Team Azerbaijan. Leaders: TBD Tentative dates: June 20 - July 1. Registration is scheduled to open November 4. This Global Team will have the opportunity to participate in English conversation clubs, building relationships and opening doors for our hosts to follow up with and engage locals in ongoing deeper faith conversations. (Team Manager: Megan Colvin - megan.colvin@rivervalley.org)

Global Team Japan. Leader: Pastor Alan & Heidi Pastian. Tentative dates: June 16 - 24. Registration is scheduled to open November 4. Ministry details: TBD. (Team Manager: Rachel Schumacher - rachel.schumacher@rivervalley.org)

Global Team Bosnia. Leaders: TBD. Tentative dates: July 21 - 29. Registration is scheduled to open January 6. Ministry details: TBD. (Team Manager: Rachel Schumacher - rachel.schumacher@rivervalley.org)

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)

Global Team Wildwood Hills. Leaders: Carson & Erin King. Dates: TBD. Registration is scheduled to open January 6. 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 Manager: Heather Gruenhagen - heather.gruenhagen@rivervalley.org)

Global Team New York City - Teen Challenge. Leaders: Noah & Josee Melan. Dates: July 11-18, 2025. Registration is scheduled to open January 6. (Team Manager: Heather Gruenhagen - heather.gruenhagen@rivervalley.org)

Global Team Belize. Leaders: Derek & Katrina Severson. Tentative dates: August 3 - 10. Registration is scheduled to open February 3. Ministry details: TBD. (Team Manager: Rachel Schumacher - rachel.schumacher@rivervalley.org)

Global Team Argentina Leaders: Pastors Josh & Morgan High. Tentative dates: August 1 -9. Registration is scheduled to open February 3. Ministry details: TBD. (Team Manager: Rachel Schumacher - rachel.schumacher@rivervalley.org)

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).

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 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)

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).

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)

Email globalproject@rivervalley.org. More Global Teams to be announced as they are finalized!!! Stay tuned!