Small Groups

Alpha | CITY Fall 2024

City

Wednesday at 6:00 PM

Alpha is an intentional place where we can have honest and open conversations about life’s biggest questions. Whether you’ve been a Christian for a long time, you’re new to faith, or exploring Christianity, Alpha is a safe place where you can ask questions and get answers. Each week we will share a meal together as we discuss our topic for the night. Everyone is welcome and no questions are off-limits. Our group will meet weekly at our campus on Wednesdays September 11 thru October 30, 6-8pm. Doors open, check-in and food for this group will be available beginning at 6pm.

Alpha | John + Sally Hastings

Maple Grove

Tuesday at 6:30 PM

Alpha is an intentional place where we can have honest and open conversations about life’s biggest questions. Whether you’ve been a christian for a long time, you’re new to faith, or exploring christianity, Alpha is a safe place where you can ask questions and get answers. Everyone is welcome and no questions are off limits. Begins February 6 and meets for 10 weeks.

Leader

John Hastings

Alpha | Woodbury Fall 2024

Woodbury

Monday at 6:00 PM

Amber & Jasmine’s Small Group

Maple Grove

Tuesday at 6:30 AM

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 with the "Take Ground" study guide that is inspired by this year's 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 also see you take ground personally

Leader

Amber Miller

Andy & Nancy’s Small Group

Maple Grove

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 start with the "Take Ground" study guide that is inspired by this year's 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 also see you take ground personally.

Leader

Andy Miller

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

Family

Book Study: Insanity of Obedience | Vicki Hernandez

City

Let's journey together! Join me for a sharpening book study that will prepare us to share the Good News of Jesus Christ, whether that is across the street or the oceans. The Insanity of Obedience is a bold challenge to global discipleship. Nik Ripken exposes the danger of safe Christianity and calls readers to something greater. The Insanity of Obedience challenges Christians in the same, provocative way that Jesus did. We will meet every other Sunday at the campus at 1pm.

Leader

Vicki Hernandez

Brittany Carson’s Small Group

Maple Grove

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! 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.

Leader

Brit Carson

Bryant & Seth’s Small Group

Maple Grove

Monday at 7:15 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.

Leader

Seth Allen

Character of God | Elizabeth K & Christine O

City

Tuesday at 6:30 PM

Merciful, just, faithful, loving, and righteous are just a few aspects of the perfect character of God. Join us as we dive into the bible together each week to discuss a different attribute of His character and how we can apply them to our knowledge of Him, our daily walk, and learn to trust him more. This women's group will meet on Tuesday nights at 6:30pm and will provide dinner. We hope you can join us!

Leader

Elizabeth Kaffenberger

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.

Leader

Christopher Hwang

Dave Olson | Thursday

Chaska

Thursday at 6:00 AM

Leader

Dave Olson

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.

Explore | City | Fall 2024

City

Wednesday at 6:30 PM

You may hear us say the phrase “Our Heart is Global” often throughout your time at River Valley, but what does it really mean? In Explore, we walk through the great commission that Jesus gave to his followers before He left this earth. Our mandate is to make disciples from every part of the world. Each and every one of us has a part to play in that, whether it is to pray, to mobilize others, to send or to go! This group is for everyone to discover how God wants to use them to accomplish His great commission. Our group will meet weekly for 8 weeks at our campus on Wednesdays September 11 thru October 30, 6:30-8pm.

Explore | City | Summer 2024

City

Wednesday at 6:30 PM

You may hear us say the phrase “Our Heart is Global” often throughout your time at River Valley, but what does it really mean? In Explore, we walk through the great commission that Jesus gave to his followers before He left this earth. Our mandate is to make disciples from every part of the world. Each and every one of us has a part to play in that, whether it is to pray, to mobilize others, to send or to go! This group is for everyone to discover how God wants to use them to accomplish His great commission. Our group will meet weekly for 8 weeks on Wednesdays July 17 thru September 4, 6:30-7:30pm. Location TBD (may vary from at the campus to an outside location).

Leader

Hannah Robinson

Young AdultAdultFamily

Financial Peace University | Ben Bathke

City

Monday at 6:30 PM

Financial Peace University is a 9 lesson course that teaches you how to save for emergencies, pay off debt fast, spend wisely, and invest for your future. For over 25 years, Dave Ramsey’s been teaching commonsense, biblical money principles that work - every time. Our group will meet on Monday nights March 4 - April 29, 6:30-8pm (location will be shared with registered group members). We will watch the video together every week and discuss. We will also review the ask for the week, to help plan for taking action together and individually.

Leader

Ben Bathke

Young AdultAdult

Financial Peace University | Chris & Wendi Smith

Woodbury

Thursday at 6:30 PM

Financial Peace University (FPU) is a life-changing program that teaches you how to make the right decisions with your money. You'll be empowered with the practical skills and confidence needed to achieve your financial goals and experience true financial peace! This group will meet at the Smith's home and an address will be provided upon registration. FPU will meet on Thursdays from 6:30pm - 8:00pm from February 29th through April 25th. Each family will need to signup up for Ramsey+ FREE OF CHARGE (https://www.rivervalley.org/ramsey). No childcare.

Leader

Wendi Smith

AdultCore Group

Freedom | Chaska | Winter 2024

Chaska

Thursday at 7:00 PM

Freedom is designed to equip you to live the victorious and abundant life Christ came to give you. Freedom builds on the foundation of your faith in Christ to help you embrace the truth of God’s Word as it relates to your worldview, your past, your sin, your personal value to God and your purpose in His Kingdom. This group will help you remove every obstacle to having a close relationship with God and walk in true freedom. We will plan to go to the Freedom Encounter together April 12-13, 2024 at Crosstown Campus

Leader

Jessica Lewis

Freedom | City Fall 2024

City

Wednesday at 6:30 PM

Freedom is designed to equip you to live the victorious and abundant life Christ came to give you. Freedom builds on the foundation of your faith in Christ to help you embrace the truth of God’s Word as it relates to your worldview, your past, your sin, your personal value to God, and your purpose in His Kingdom. This group will help you remove every obstacle to having a close relationship with God and walk in true freedom. Our group will meet weekly at our campus on Wednesdays September 11 - November 6, 6:30-8pm. Doors open and check-in will be available beginning at 6pm.

Young Adult

Gospel of Luke | Kiyun Lee

City

Sunday at 5:00 PM

The vision of this small group is to foster an in-depth study of the Gospel of Luke utilizing higher and lower criticisms. The heart of the group is to equip its members in biblical hermeneutics so that they can read the Scripture in proper context. The small group will touch on the synoptic tradition, the historical backdrop of the land of Israel in the first century, and the cultural and spiritual worldview of Second Temple Judaism. The group will read through the chapters of the gospel, selecting the most important section of each chapter. The group will also read the gospel text synoptically, involving similar pericopes from Matthew and Mark to enhance our understanding of the synoptic tradition. At the very heart of it, my hope is that we all become better students of the word and of Christ through this group.

Leader

Kiyun Lee

Young AdultWomen

Hannah Hayden’s Small Group

Maple Grove

Thursday at 7:00 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! Let's dig deep, build big and let God get all the glory as we move in His likeness. It's God's heart and will that we would mature in our faith and move into all that He has for us. Together let's move from striving to thriving as we share life together!

Leader

Hannah Hayden

Intercessory Prayer Group | Kevin Kamau

City

Thursday at 6:30 PM

Join us in uplifting the Church, missionaries, nations, tribes and unbelievers in prayer, that God will intervene according to His Riches in Glory. Prayer is a fundamental tool in taking ground in every aspect of our lives. Let us stand before the Lord in the gap on behalf of the land (Ezekiel 22:30). Mathew 5:44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 1 Timothy 2:1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people Ephesians 6:18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.

Leader

Kevin Kamau

Jarad & Josh’s Small Group

Maple Grove

Wednesday at 7:30 PM

This group is designed to get into God's Word, grow in your relationship with Jesus and connect to others. We will focus on becoming stronger and more Godly Dads together. Each week we go through 1-2 chapters of the Bible in great detail. We meet at the Panera in Maple Grove near the Costco in Arbor lakes. It is easy to jump into the group at anytime. Please reach out with any questions!

Leader

Jarad Watts

Marriage

Jaron & Cassie | Married Couples

Maple Grove

Thursday at 6:30 PM

Leader

Jaron Crim

Jeff + Megan Stewart

Chaska

Thursday at 7:00 PM

A blessed life with God isn't a trouble-free life. Amid life's ups & downs we can live with a revelation that God is good & we are blessed. Even in the middle of a challenge or trial, you have access to God's blessing. Join us for a group study on generosity. Purchase your book on the Blessed Life by Robert Morris at https://gatewaypublishing.com/search?q=The+blessed+life OR https://a.co/d/3LkSd6b We are looking forward to this journey together!

Leader

Jeff Stewart

Jen’s Small Group | Cultivating Passionate Prayer

Woodbury

Thursday at 6:30 PM

Prayer is hard. Harder than it seems it should be. We are busy, distracted, and unsure if our time spent in prayer is amounting to anything. We want to have a vibrant, passionate prayer life, but instead, we may have one that is cold and apathetic. What is the cure for this? It is a true, biblical understanding of prayer. Our group meets every other Thursday evening starting January 18th.

Leader

Jen Gelhar

Jessie’s Small Group

Woodbury

Wednesday 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 and meet bi-weekly. I can't wait to get to know you! We will start the group with the "Take Ground" study guide that is inspired by this year's vision that Pastor Rob shared in January. I believe that we are going to end the year strong as we take ground as a church and see you take ground personally!

Leader

Jessie Dornfeld