Welcome Home

Welcome Home | Women’s Tuesday Morning

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When:

Tuesday at 6:00 AM

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Childcare Available:

Welcome Home is your first step at River Valley Church. You were created for a purpose, and we want to help you discover that purpose! You will build community, understand how God made you and dive deeper into your walk with Jesus. We can’t wait to meet you! This is a 4-week small group. Once Welcome Home is complete, we encourage you to find another small group where you can continue growing in your faith as you build friendships.

Adult

Take Ground | Nathan & Jenn Newland

Monday at 6:00 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! We will start the group with the "Take Ground" study guide that is inspired by this years vision that Pastor Rob shared in January. We believe that we are going to end the year strong as we take ground as a church and see you take ground personally!

Leader

Nathan Newlands

MenPromise Principle

The Promise Principle | Cory Bjorkstrand

Eagan

Wednesday at 6:30 AM • Virtual

This is a Men's Digital Small Group: Link to Google Hangout 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 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

Cory Bjorkstrand

Men

Chris Hwang Small Group

Maple Grove

Tuesday at 6:30 PM

The goals of this group are to foster accountable relationships and promote healthy discipleships. We strive to learn and follow the word of God in thought-provoking and interactive ways, and they include Bible studies, Christian book readings/discussions, and video series. We would be delighted to have you join us! We meet in Plymouth, MN.

Young Adult

Tommy Myrlie’s Small Group

Maple Grove

Monday at 7:00 PM

Leader

Tommy Myrlie

Marriage

Young Married Couples | Will & Paige Hall

Crosstown

Wednesday at 6:30 PM

This small group is for married couples looking to study the bible, grow in faith, and build community. We will be studying "Crazy Love" by Francis Chan, a series that will focus on God's radical, unconditional, sacrificial love. We will meet every Wednesday night in-person, starting on January 24. Newcomers are welcome anytime. We look forward to connecting!

Serve Our Community

Serve Our Community | CST | ICCM Life Center Street Team

Crosstown

Friday at 6:00 PM

We partner with ICCM Life Center for a promising evening of God ordained encounters! Teams hit the streets of Minneapolis to love our neighbors, build relationships while connecting with others from your campus that are serving in this capacity. You can serve as often as it works for your schedule. Starting at 6pm we meet at the Life Center for prayer and worship (preparing food is also an option). At 7pm we then load up the Life Center buses and drive to various parts of the city, focusing on encampments, bus stops, high traffic areas and shelters. Throughout the night we will have countless opportunities to pray with, love on, and provide essentials to individuals and families while spreading the JOY OF THE LORD. :) We gather back at the Life Center around 9pm to share our experience, testimonies and encouragement. It’s always powerful to see how the Holy Spirit moves both inside us and through the individuals we meet. Hope to see you there!! Here is a document that has a few details:

Leader

Jacquelyn Ginter

Core Group

Alpha | CITY Winter 2024 | Tuesday mornings

City

Tuesday at 7:00 AM

Alpha is a Core Group that unpacks what River Valley believes. It answers questions like: Who is Jesus?, How do I read the Bible?, and Does God heal today? If attending groups at night are a challenge for you due to schedule, this is for YOU - and is open to anyone else! Our group will meet weekly at our campus on Tuesday mornings January 16 thru March 5, 7:00am.

MenPromise Principle

The Promise Principle | Stephen Deuth & Brandon Fox

Eagan

Tuesday at 6:30 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 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

Stephen Deuth

Core Group

Explore | Faribault Winter 2024

Faribault

Thursday at 6:30 PM

Core Group

Explore | City Winter 2024

City

Tuesday 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. Our group will meet weekly for 8 weeks at our campus on Tuesdays February 6 thru March 26, 6:30pm-8pm. Doors open & check in will be available beginning at 6pm. We will conclude our group by serving together on Wednesday April 17 at 7pm in Coon Rapids (ages 5+ are welcome to attend)

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

Promise Principle

The Promise Principle I Brent Sherman & Greg Youmans

Apple Valley

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 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

Greg Youmans

Adult