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Adult

Amber’s Small Group

Eagan

Thursday at 7:00 AM

This group is designed to get into God's Word, grow in your relationship with Jesus and connect to others. Starting June 13th, we will be diving into the book of Acts! We meet weekly on Thursdays from 7-8am at Wildflyer Coffee in Saint Paul. All are welcome; we can't wait to get to know you!

Leader

Amber Heider
Adult

Book of Acts | Bradley & Michelle McCoy

City

Wednesday at 7:00 PM

Whether you are new to River Valley or looking to get connected, join us to build community and grow in your faith. Each week we will meet in-person, share snacks and stories, dive into the book of Acts, and pray for each other. We will live out what it looks like to love God and love others. Our intention is to build meaningful relationships over time that move from feeling like acquaintances to feeling like family. If you have questions, please reach out. We can't wait to meet you!

Leader

Bradley McCoy
Adult

Book of Acts- Steve and Olga Alsip

Crosstown

Thursday at 6:00 PM

With the flick of a match a flame is ignited and spreads into a roaring fire. Over 2,000 years ago in Jerusalem, a flame was started and spread to Judea, Samaria and then to all nations. Acts provides Luke's eyewitness account of that flame and fire...the birth and growth of the church. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, a small but courageous band of disciples preached, taught, healed and loved wherever God sent them. Join us for this in depth study of a movement that has changed lives and history. We are a inter-generational Small Group of both couples and singles. We start each week with a simple pot luck meal and fellowship at 6:00. The study begins promptly at 6:30.

Leader

Steve Alsip
Adult

Common Ground

Crosstown

Wednesday at 6:30 PM

Christ calls for unity in His Church and as Christ followers we are called to love our neighbor. In our current culture, however, many topics are leading us to disagreement and separation rather than unity and love. Discussions about race, diversity, and justice feel increasingly volatile and divisive. Rather than looking to politics, pop culture, or social media, we must look to the Word of God as our source of truth. Our unity and love in the church is meant to be our first witness to the world. We must find a common ground to bridge the growing divide and bring healing to relationships in our churches, families, and communities. In this group we will seek Christ, learn with an open mind, and build unity through Bible study and listening to the experience of others. We will meet for 8 weeks; every Wednesday from April 17 - June 5, in the Crosstown Lounge from 6:30 - 8:30 pm.

Leader

Ashleigh Cutt
AdultMarriage

Couples and Family Small Group

Eagan

Sunday at 8:00 PM  •  Virtual

Looking to find community and connect with others in a similar stage of life? Join us as we connect as couples online over zoom twice a month. They say raising kids takes a village and who better than surround yourself with other believers who can encourage and speak truth into your life and marriage. Join us as we dig into different bible studies to grow in our knowledge of God's Word, parenting skills and marriage. We have found that this is a great way for families to get connected with others without the excuse of no childcare. Put them to bed and hop online! (Sometimes we've got a few kids that join their parents when bedtime is a challenge) We will be trying to meet a couple times a small group season in person for family or men/women's fellowship times. Please have each spouse register for the group. Look forward to having you join us! Our group meets over zoom twice a month. We found last year when having to do our group over zoom that it actually worked well for families with little kids to find community in this way (just put your kids to bed and hop on your computer). We will be trying to meet a couple times a small group season in person for family fellowship times. Please have each spouse register for the group. Look forward to having you join us!

Leader

Arianne Richards
Women

Crosstown Women’s Summer Small Group: Memorize & Multiply

Crosstown

Tuesday at 6:30 PM

GROUP IS NOW FULL: email anghq13@hotmail.com to join the waitlist. Memorize & Multiply Summer Small Group will provide accountability and encouragement to memorize six beloved Bible passages. A study guide from the Daily Grace Co. will be provided that walks you through memorizing one verse at a time while providing background, context and word studies. The goal is not a head knowledge of Scripture that you can recite on demand; the goal is to know God more and dwell on who He is by seeking to know and understand His Word better. As part of the group, you will also be held accountable to multiply the memorization by having six different people in your life memorize one passage of scripture with you. You will pick the people (could be your husband, kids, friends, family, co-worker, neighbor) and keep them accountable to memorize by the date listed below. We will meet every other Tuesday night from 6:30-8:30 pm where we will report back on how it went, discuss the verses we memorized, share prayer requests, pray and sip bubbly's on the deck. Tuesday, May 21: Introductions Tuesday, June 4: The Beatitudes: Matthew 5:1-12 Tuesday, June 18: Christian Love: 1 Corinthians 13: 1-13 Tuesday, July 2: The Armor of God: Ephesians 6:10-20 Tuesday, July 16: The Lord’s Prayer: Matthew 6:5-15 Tuesday, July 30: The Fruit of the Spirit: Galatians 5:16-26 Tuesday, August 13: The Great Commission Matthew 28:18-20 Tuesday, August 27: Celebration

Leader

Angie Lundeen
Adult

CST 2024 Prayer Gathering

Crosstown

Sunday at 6:30 PM

This small group (led by Gayle Cousins - assisted by Kim Kissner-Admin) is for all men and women, for the purpose of learning about, and engaging in, intercessory prayer in a corporate setting. This is for anyone interested in this type of prayer whether you have had very little experience or a lot!! We will all learn from the Holy Spirit, and from one another, as to how to "pray in" the Kingdom of God, and to pray what is on God’s heart! There will be a short teaching at the beginning of each session and the rest of the session will be engaging in prayer. We would love to see you there!! We will meet on the 4th Sunday evening each month, from 6:30 - 8:00 pm - Feb 25, March 24, April 28, May 26, June 23, July 28, Aug 25, Sept 22, Oct 27, Nov 24, & Dec 22nd. Prayer is the foundation for the Church, for healthy growth, strength and unity, and for future revival!!

Leader

Kim Kissner
Core Group

Empower | City Campus | Fall 2024

City

Wednesday at 6:30 PM

There is nothing more exciting than living a Spirit-filled, empowered life! This group will instruct, encourage, and inspire you to walk in all that Jesus has made available to you through the infilling of the Holy Spirit and the gifts that He imparts. You will also learn in detail about each of the nine gifts of the Spirit and how they are used throughout the Bible as well as in our own lives. Finally, you will have the opportunity to deepen your relationship with the Lord through the lessons on prayer and intercession. Our group will meet weekly at our campus on Wednesdays September 11 thru Novemger 6, 6:30-8pm. Doors open and check-in will be available beginning at 6pm.
Adult

Evening Bible Study | Steph Williams

City

Tuesday at 6:30 PM

This group is for those who are recently credentialed, working to be credentialed, part of MAP or interested in being in ministry or a missionary. This group is designed to get into God’s Word and realize what is says to better minister to our church, communities and individuals. This group will meet bi-weekly on Tuesday evenings from June 11th through August 20th from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. Come as your schedule allows, the topic will be different each week. Meeting nights: Tuesday, June 11th Tuesday, June 25th Tuesday, July 9th Tuesday, July 23rd Tuesday, August 6th Tuesday, August 20th

Leader

Steph Williams
Marriage

Fan the Flame, Marriage Date Series

Faribault

Saturday at 6:00 PM

Join this fun date night small group that meets once each month. Dates will rotate Friday nights, Saturday mornings or evenings, and Sunday afternoons. Join in as the schedule works for you. Each date night in the series will include a short devotional and a fun couple date activity followed by fellowship time. The schedule will be communicated via email to registered participants. Childcare is not provided. ***** Upcoming Date: Friday 12/1/23

Leader

Corie Jo Dorn
Adult

Forster Small Group

Faribault

Monday at 6:00 PM

This is a group where we do life together. Meetings will involve fellowship, food, study and discussion time and concluded with prayer. The intention is to build each other up to a deeper relationship with Christ and to walk along side each other as we go through this journey of faith. This is a year round group open to all demographics and very kid friendly.

Leader

Jeremiah Forster
Women

Grace in Chaos | Biblical Hope for the Hard Days of Motherhood Small Group

Crosstown

Wednesday at 6:30 PM

For many women, motherhood feels like simultaneously the greatest responsibility in the world and the most difficult one. Thankfully, we do not walk alone! God is with us in our motherhood—gently strengthening, helping, and restoring us. He is tender and compassionate with us on our hard days of mothering, our very present help in every season. In this 6 week study guide through The Daily Grace Co, we will: - Be reminded of the nearness of Jesus, even on hard days - Be strengthened with a biblical, gospel centered vision of motherhood - Be equipped with God’s word for the days we experience difficult emotions - Be encouraged with the truth that God sees us & sustains us in every season of motherhood Each week contains five days of study material, including daily study questions, and weekly reflection questions. We will meet from 6:30 PM - 8 PM every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month (June - August) and discuss the week’s reflection & study questions along with time for prayer requests & fellowship. Light snacks & sparkling waters will be provided. 1st meeting: Wednesday, June 12th 2nd: Wednesday, June 26th 3rd: Wednesday, July 10th 4th: Wednesday, July 24th 5th: Wednesday, August 7th Last meeting: Wednesday, August 21st We hope you can join us!

Leader

Natalie Jorgensen
Adult

GriefShare | Eagan | Spring 2024

Eagan

Wednesday at 6:30 PM

Grieving the death of someone close to you? We know it hurts, and we want to help. Find comfort and support at Grief Share. This 13-week grief recovery seminar and support group is a video seminar series that features Christian experts on grief and recovery topics as seen from a Biblical perspective. The video seminars are combined with support group discussion of the materials presented. Group meets at the Eagan campus starting Wednesday, April 3, and runs until June 26 Check out this video for more info about GriefShare --

Leader

Rachel Holmquist
Women

Habakkuk: Remembering God’s Faithfulness When He Seems Silent

Crosstown

Monday at 6:30 PM

Join Carol Mahon and Nancy Remington as we study the book of Habakkuk. The prophet Habakkuk faced great storms in life. His fears of the future crippled him with doubt and left him questioning God. How is it, then, that he is now a shining example of how the righteous live by faith? Learn how the storms of life can become opportunities to activate your faith in Habakkuk: Remembering the Faithfulness of God When He Seems Silent. You’ll study the book of Habakkuk—which maybe you’ve never done before!—and discover how remembering is essential to understanding the faithfulness of God. Through daily Scripture, prayer, and meditation, you’ll enter the life of this prophet, and: Gain freedom to express your fear and frustration to God Remember that God is at work—even when He seems silent Increase your capacity to practice the art of waiting on God Learn how to navigate through the storms of life to live free from fear and full of joy

Leader

Nancy A Remington
Women

Jenna & Arianne’s Small Group

Eagan

Tuesday at 7:00 PM

Come join us as we study God's word together. This group is for ladies looking to dive deeper into God's Word and build community among women at the Eagan campus. We will go year round- taking breaks during the Sisterhood seasons. We hope you will join us as we do life together.

Leader

Jenna Carlson
Adult

Love Compels Us | A Witnessing Group

Eagan

Saturday at 9:00 AM

We live in a context where people have access to the gospel, but how many have met a faithful Christian witness who conversed with them in grace & truth? How many have been told Jesus loves them - not just the world in general, but them specifically? How many are just waiting to be seen, to be approached, to be sought after? The fields are ready for harvest even here in Eagan. Let's go out in the love & power of Christ and join Him in His worldwide mission to seek and save the lost. This group will gather at the Eagan Campus for a time of worship and prayer as the Spirit leads. From there, we'll head out as a group to various parts of Eagan and the surrounding communities each week, and in 2s/3s, we'll minister to those we encounter, asking if we can pray for people, starting conversations, following Holy Spirit's prompts, and just seeing where the Lord leads it. We will meet most Saturday mornings throughout the summer. Come to as many or few as you're able! We may also go out to various events in Eagan on other days throughout the summer. Register for the group to receive a weekly update via email on when we're going out! Note, this group is for ALL! We are all called to be witnesses to Jesus Christ (Acts 1:8). He gives His Spirit freely to all who ask (Acts 2:39; Luke 11:9-13) - the same Spirit who empowered the believers we read about in Acts! Our competence comes from God (2 Corinthians 3:5). You don't have to have any special skills, feel like you're already "good" at this, have a specific type of personality, or have been a Christian for a certain amount of time. Take the pressure off of yourself; we go out in God's strength, "not by might, nor by power, but by His Holy Spirit." We're all learning and growing together!

Leader

Amber Heider
Adult

MAPers | Crosstown

Crosstown

Sunday at 7:00 PM

This is a group intended for those going through the MAP (Missionary Action Plan) process with River Valley. The intent is to spend time with one another and to help encourage one another with what God is revealing to us through the MAP. We plan to meet monthly to discuss any updates and to share what God is teaching us through this journey.

Leader

Joe Witcher
Marriage

Marriage Small Group | Carl & Maria

City

Thursday at 6:30 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

Carl Sharperson
Adult

Men of Discipline & Grit | Bradley McCoy

City

Saturday at 10:00 AM

"You use steel to sharpen steel, and one friend sharpens another!" Proverbs 27:17 (MSG) This is a men's discipleship group for men who are leaders at CTY Campus and who desire to push each other to grow and dream bigger in their faith walk! Each man in this group is committing to: 1. Attend all 12 group sessions and if not in person we will make every effort to Zoom in during our 1 Hr. discussion time 2. Pair up with an accountability buddy for the year. We will check-in EVERY WK with your buddy on what we are learning/growing in during our Bible Reading Plan/Quiet time ea. wk. 3. PRAY for the men in this group every week 4. Once a month we will attend River Valley CTY’s 6AM Tues Prayer 5. Be held accountable and pushed as iron sharpens iron to live to the standards set out in River Valley’s Leader Covenant and are willing and open to receive challenges to be better from the men in this group

Leader

Bradley McCoy
Women

Motherhood Connected

Crosstown

Friday at 10:00 AM

This is an informal group meant to provide a resource for moms to find and connect with other moms! Motherhood can be so challenging and isolating and we may not feel seen or understood. This group is meant to connect moms for encouragement, support, play dates, whatever the situation may be! Participants will share their name, contact info, and city of residence so the information can be shared in a spreadsheet with all members. This can then be used to find and connect with moms near you! There will not be a formal weekly meeting, but members are encouraged to contact one another and set things up personally! Some play dates or mom outings may also be scheduled based on interest.

Leader

Sonja Denow
Adult

Pathway to Purpose: The Singles Edition

Crosstown

Monday at 7:00 PM

No matter what age or stage of life you find yourself in, this small group is open to all single people looking to deepen their relationship with God as they seek out what God has for them in their future relationships. We want you to experience the fullness of God’s love, peace and purpose as you navigate your life. This small group will challenge and inspire you to become the person God wants you to be as you pursue the plans He has for your life. An 8-week Small Group course focused on bringing faith-based singles together for fun, learning, healing, growing, and falling in love led through the teachings of Jesus and taught by certified— Master relationship expert, life coach, and Christian relationships author, Kailen Rosenberg and Pastor Alan. May 13 - July 1, 2024.

Leader

kailen rosenberg
Adult

Philippians Study

Crosstown

Thursday at 6:30 PM

We are starting a new adult small group and looking for couples and singles (multi-generational) that are wanting to find community, grow deeper in their faith, and just do life together. We will be studying the book of Philippians and will meet on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. Our first meeting will be a time to get to know each other with a short intro into the book of Philippians. We'd love to have you join us!

Leader

Neal Hildebrandt
Adult

Prophecy, Prayer and Other Gifts

Eagan

Tuesday at 7:00 PM

A time to encourage, pray and speak Scripture over one another. A time to walk out what Holy Spirit is speaking to you, encouraging you with AND ways we can encourage each other (1 Corinthians 12).

Leader

Rachel Schumacher
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

John Van Tassel
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
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
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}

Leader

Hailey Warner
Women

The Promise Principle | Mary Jo & Kate Seaton

Eagan

Wednesday at 6:30 AM  •  Virtual

Start your morning out with the Lord in this virtual women's group (pajamas, no make up and coffee/tea/chai encouraged!). This is a "join at anytime" group and we will be following the same reading plan as the men's Promise Principle groups, reading a chapter a week, diving deep into God's Word, and have the joy and blessings of fellowship with other women. Living a life with Christ is a lifelong journey. In His Word, the Bible, God gave us the perfect manual to get to know Him and learn to navigate this life He has given us. So, no matter where you are in your walk with the Lord, you will get encouragement from His Word and other women to help you take your journey deeper with Jesus.

Leader

Mary Jo Olson
Adult

Tinesha Trogstad’s Small Group

Eagan

Tuesday at 6:30 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 be going through a take-ground study guide that follows the vision for our church for this year! After we are done with the six weeks we will continue to study the Bible together. This group is for men & women!

Leader

Tinesha Trogstad