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Men

33 Series of Authentic Manhood | Meyer Carriger

City

Thursday at 7:00 PM

We will go through the '33 Series Authentic Manhood', hear from guest speakers, and learn from each other as we are discipled into better men, who walk in God's truth of what manhood is, know our life's purpose, live in purity, and be men who are never complacent and who go Full Throttle and Take Ground in every segment of our Life: Church, for our Wife (or future wife), Friends, Community, and at Work. Looking forward to meeting you! If you have any questions, text me at 952-215-4535

Leader

Meyer Carriger
Adult

60+ in Bloomington Fellowship

Shakopee

Wednesday at 6:30 PM

This is a group that meets once every two weeks and is for those 60 years and above. We will get together to fellowship, have some spiritual discussion and pray for each other.

Leader

Teri Kojetin
Core Group

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.
Core Group

Alpha | Eagan Fall 2024

Eagan

Monday 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. This group meets weekly on Mondays from September 9th to November 18th. Childcare is available.

Leader

Aaron Topp
Core Group

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
Women

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
Young AdultWomen

Amber’s Small Group

Eagan

Thursday at 6:30 AM  •  Virtual

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

Amber Heider
Adult

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
Family

Ash’s & Grotjohn’s Prior Lake Group

Shakopee

Friday 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 can't wait to get to know you!

Leader

Lindy Ash
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
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
Women

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
Men

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
Women

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
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.

Leader

Christopher Hwang
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
Young Adult

Eagan Young Adults Bible Study

Eagan

Thursday at 7:00 PM

A small group where young adults, ages 18-31 can come together and read the Bible.

Leader

Ari Lowell
Adult

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.
Core Group

Empower | Eagan | Fall 2024

Eagan

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. (Thursday nights from 6:30 - 8pm, starting September 12th)
Core Group

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.
Core Group

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
Core Group

Explore | Eagan | Fall 2024

Eagan

Monday 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. We meet from 6:30pm - 8pm. We start September 9th & childcare is included.

Leader

Brian Freeman
Adult

Fill My CUP

Shakopee

Wednesday at 7:00 PM  •  Virtual

We will meet weekly via Virtually and come to the table that God has prepared for us. God Has said come and dine, we can also recline at His Table. This table has everything we need in abundance. To join the meeting on Google Meet Https://meet.google.com/tmd-tytn-nqk or open Meet and enter this code: tmd-tytn-nqk I recently had a vision of a Tall Cup and a Ladder with a song ("Fill my CUP" ) August 2023. I Believe God spoke to me and said change the Name of the small Group to" Fill My Cup", because as people click on, I will fill their Spirit with my Word, My Spirit and my Presence. God wants us to experience an overflowing Life of His Presence. Come join each Wednesday and we approach the Throne of Heaven and allow God to fill our soul to Overflow. Hope to see you on each Wednesday night 7pm to 8pm. Only 1 hour If any problems call or text: 6124235337

Leader

SARGE Bearden
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
Core Group

Freedom – Men’s Group – Dan Kockelman

Shakopee

Tuesday 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. Dan Kockelman will be leading this men's small group off-site. The group will meet on Tuesdays from 6:30-8pm at 1099 Langston Ct, Shakopee, MN.

Leader

Dan Kockelman
Core Group

Freedom – Men’s Group – Joe Geraghty

Shakopee

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. Joe Geraghty will be leading this men's small group off-site. The group will meet on Wednesdays from 7-8:30pm at 2010 Heritage Dr, Shakopee, MN.

Leader

Joe Geraghty
Core Group

Freedom – Women’s Group – Karilynn Beard

Shakopee

Monday 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. Karilynn Beard will be leading this women's small group off-site. The group will meet on Mondays from 7-8:30pm at 14570 Lakeview Circle, Shakopee, MN.

Leader

Karilynn Beard
Core Group

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.
Core Group

Freedom | Eagan | Fall 2024

Eagan

Monday at 6:15 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 meet from 6:15 - 8pm, starting on Sep 9th. Childcare included.
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