Small Groups

2023 Men of Discipline & Grit

City

Saturday at 10:00 AM

Leadership development & personal growth small group for young male leaders who are serving at CTY Campus. Q1- We will study the discipline of studying God’s Word

Chanhassen Iron Sharpeners

Crosstown

Wednesday at 6:00 AM

We will meet in person on Wednesday mornings from 6:00-7:30am. Each week we'll study the scriptures to grow deeper in our faith as well as encourage one another through prayer and fellowship. We meet at the Chanhassen Lunds & Byerly's Caribou Coffee.

Iron Sharpeners

Crosstown

Friday at 6:30 AM

Come together as men Friday mornings from 6:30 to 7:30 AM. As iron sharpens iron, we sharpen each other through studying the Bible and discussing how we apply it to our lives today. We'll be running through Paul's journeys in Acts and reading through his letters chronologically. Just bring a Bible!

Men’s Breakfast (EP – OPH)

Crosstown

Wednesday at 7:00 AM

A study for men who are looking to make a difference in their workplace and family. We meet Wednesdays from 7-8 am at the Original Pancake House in Eden Prairie. We review the previous week's sermon message, then share testimonies and prayer requests.

Men’s Open Gym Basketball

Crosstown

Sunday at 7:00 PM

We are starting a men’s only (for now) small group in which we’ll be getting together on Sunday nights at Trinity Lutheran Church in Long Lake, for open gym basketball. All skill levels are welcome and the gym will be reserved for this RV group, specifically. Get in the gym and enjoy some fellowship and fun runs up and down the court for a few hours, followed by group prayer. Competition is great, especially in an encouraging environment, surrounded by men who love Jesus. Let’s form some authentic friendships while collectively missing plenty of shots and turning the ball over dozens of times. Please wear outdoor shoes until you enter the gym, in which then you can switch into your gym/basketball shoes. The cost is $5/person (each time) and their staff prefers cash, if possible.

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 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: http://leaders.rivervalley.org/promise

Serve Our Community | Men Community & Serving | Crosstown

Crosstown

Saturday at 9:00 AM

This will be a place for Men of crosstown to be connected to events happening specifically for men, whether it is a serving opportunity, sports activities, or simply a chance to get together as men and sharpen each other. The Idea is that we can grow our ministry here at crosstown by being better connected as a whole. If you have an event you would like to add to the calendar, please share and let's fill up our calendar.

The Intentional Father Group

Crosstown

Wednesday at 7:00 PM

The Intentional Father is a 4-week small group on Wednesdays (June 7 - June 28) for dad's of sons who want to be intentional in their son's spiritual growth. We will be talking about fatherhood, parenting and creating a future "rites of passage" experience to have with our sons.

The Knowledge of the Holy

Crosstown

Saturday at 7:00 AM

This will be an every other week study of Tozer's classic "The Knowledge of the Holy;" a study of the character and attributes of God. We will meet for 90 minutes each time for fellowship, a meal, and discussion of two chapters from the book each time in a relaxed setting. From the Amazon website: This book, "by beloved evangelical author and Christian mystic A.W. Tozer, illuminates God’s attributes—from wisdom, to grace, to mercy—and in doing so, attempts to restore the majesty and wonder of God in the hearts and minds of all Christians. Informative as well as inspirational, The Knowledge of the Holy returns the towering Christian concept of God to the center of the religious mind, fostering a renewed appreciation of the magnitude of God’s glory. This timeless gift breathes a spirit of devotion for all Christians, from those who are newly arrived to those who are committing themselves anew to Jesus Christ." Please purchase the book on your own ($13). It's available on amazon.com.

The Promise Principle | Crosstown | Hope West End – Joe Miller

Crosstown

Wednesday at 7:00 AM

The Promise Principle is a powerful tool to teach men how to hear the voice of God through reading the Bible. It calls men to a daily God connection in which He speaks clearly through His Word and promises transformation, power, and direction in our everyday lives, (Romans 12:2, 2 Peter 1:3-4). Each week we will meet on Wednesday mornings at 7:00 AM, at Hope Breakfast Bar in West End. We will read through and discuss the Bible chapter for that week together from a reading plan developed by the national Promise Principle team.

The Promise Principle | Dan Jensen & Joe McCauley

Tuesday 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 the link below to read more about Promise Principle and see our weekly reading plan: http://leaders.rivervalley.org/promise Our group meets on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-7:30, for those comfortable we meet in person.

The Promise Principle | Logan Nugent

City

Tuesday at 7:00 AM

This group utilizes the Promise Principle to help our men remain in God's word each day, letting the Spirit reveal promises, commands and truths through His word. We read one chapter of the Bible each week and discuss it together at 7am on Tuesday mornings at River Valley's City Campus. This is a group for connection, growth and accountability. If you are a man craving community with a desire to grow, this group is for you. Join us at any time!

The Promise Principle: Joe Miller & Steve Brielmaier

Crosstown

Thursday at 6:30 AM

The Promise Principle is a powerful tool to teach men how to hear the voice of God through reading the Bible. It calls men to a daily God connection in which He speaks clearly through His Word and promises transformation, power, and direction in our everyday lives, (Romans 12:2, 2 Peter 1:3-4). Each week we will meet on Thursday mornings from 6:30-7:30 AM, Mugshots Coffee in Bloomington. Go through that weeks bible chapter together. For more details go to http://leaders.rivervalley.org/promise Lead by Steve Brielmaier and Joe Miller

Wednesday Morning Hybrid Men’s Iron Sharpens Iron

Crosstown

Wednesday at 6:30 AM  •  In Person & Virtual

Video chat link will be sent when you join the group We will meet via Zoom and/or in person on Wednesday mornings from 6:30-7:30am. Each week we'll study the scriptures to grow deeper in our faith as well as encourage one another through prayer and fellowship. We meet at the Dunn Bros' in Minnetonka off Hwy 7 and Williston Rd.

Weds Morning Men’s Breakfast

Crosstown

Wednesday at 6:30 AM

In-person meeting: we meet Weds morn 6:30-7:30am at Edina OPH. Some come early and some stay late. Casual get together with conversation around the recent sermon or other weekly bible study topics presented by group members. Come Fellowship with other men chasing after Jesus! For updates and to stay connected, join the Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/926957327477648/?multi_permalinks=933970293443018%2C933948086778572¬if_id=1517317872309078¬if_t=group_activity&ref=notif