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Men

Authentic Manhood – Part 1

Crosstown

Monday at 6:30 PM

Authentic Manhood is a movement that leads men to live the life of truth, passion and purpose, that we were created to live. Join me on Monday nights at 6:30 to build community with fellow men of Crosstown. We’ll walk through two guide books, watch videos and have great conversations!

Leader

Jay Larson
Men

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.

Leader

Marty Ward
Men

Golfing Guys – Monthly Tee Time

Crosstown

Friday at 7:00 AM

Spend some time in God's green creation to build community on the course! Plan is to meet monthly and pick a course to play with a tee time or two. Join us on the tee time!

Leader

Josh Huber
Men

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. Just bring a Bible!

Leader

Brad Severson
Marriage

Love & Respect

Crosstown

Wednesday at 6:30 PM

Join us every other Wednesday this fall as we learn with Dr. Emerson Eggerichs in his series “The Crazy Cycle” on RightNow Media. We will discover how love and respect play a vital role in our marriages. Childcare provided! SCHEDULE Introduction Night - September 25th Fellowship, Food and Icebreakers Session 1 - October 9th What is the Crazy Cycle? Session 2 - October 23rd Her Needs - Unconditional Love Session 3 - November 6th His Needs - Unconditional Respect Session 4 - November 20th Breaking the Crazy Cycle

Leader

Jacky Friede
Men

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.

Leader

Jeff Mahon
Men

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.

Leader

Corey Thonn
Men

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:

Leader

Matt Dillon
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
Men

My Father’s Workshop

Crosstown

Wednesday at 6:36 PM

So many men are left to figure it all out on their own. It? Life, marriage, identity, purpose, parenting, house stuff, faith, finances, all of it. There are lots of helpful classes, books, and other resources and many are excellent. And, of course, there's YouTube. But sometimes we just need other men to walk alongside us, listen, build us up, and share life. We will be in the wood shop, the kitchen, and at the fire pit. We will create, cook, eat, listen, learn, pray, share our stories. Special speakers will be invited for certain topics. Geared especially for men in 20’s, 30’s and 40’s. (Initially set for 10 weeks, but let's see where God takes us!)

Leader

Jim Medema
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
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

Jacky Friede
MenServe Our Community

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.

Leader

Marty Ward
Young AdultAdultWomenSisterhood

Sisterhood Evenings | Crosstown | Fall 2024

Crosstown

Monday at 6:30 PM

Join us for our Fall semester as we study The Gospel of Luke. "For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” - Luke 19:10 Childcare available ages 0-5 years

Leader

Jaime Trimble
Young AdultAdultWomenSisterhood

Sisterhood Mornings | Crosstown | Fall 2024

Crosstown

Monday at 9:30 AM

Join us for our Fall semester as we study The Gospel of Luke. "For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” - Luke 19:10 Childcare available ages 0-5 years

Leader

Sara Addler
Marriage

The Art of Marriage

Crosstown

Wednesday at 6:30 PM

Join us for this 7 week video & discussion small group for engaged and married couples. Every marriage has its strengths and its stresses. There's not one that can't be improved, fine-tuned, made stronger-or even overhauled-if needed. This study is a transformative marriage resource designed to help you explore new levels of intimacy, communication, and connection with your spouse. Whether you're a newlywed or have been married for decades, this small group can be your path to a stronger, more beautiful masterpiece of God's handiwork. We will meet on Wednesdays September 18 (Introductions and Paint Your Partner), 25 October 2, 16, 23, 30 and November 6 from 6:30-8:00pm at our home in Eden Prairie! **Please make arrangements for consistent childcare and plan to miss no more than one session.**

Leader

Lisa Rodriguez
Women

The Gritty Christian (Non-Fiction) Book Club

Crosstown

Thursday at 7:00 PM

Join our Non-Fiction Book Club! As a group we will dig into topics that will challenge and grow our faith. We will be reading and discussing books related to topics of Spiritual Growth, Theology/Apologetics, Gender, Worldviews, and more. This group will meet once a month to discuss the book of the month. This is a women's group OPEN TO ALL WALKS OF LIFE. This is a great opportunity to invite someone to join a group too! We will start with the following books/topics but are opening to adding more along the way. Nothing is off limits but WE WILL APPROACH EVERY TOPIC FROM A CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE. Leaders: Amanda Brandon & Lauren Dillon Schedule is as follows (Meeting on the 3rd Thursday of each month): September 12th- Meet & Greet October 17th- The Unseen Realm by Michael Heiser November 21st- Gay Girl, Good God by Jackie Hill Perry December 19th- Toxic Charity by Robert D. Lupton January 16th- Troubled by Rob Henderson February 20th- The Sin of Certainty by Peter Enns March 20th- Through Gates of Splendor by Elisabeth Elliot

Leader

Amanda Brandon
MenPromise Principle

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 Lead by Steve Brielmaier and Joe Miller

Leader

Joe Miller
MenPromise Principle

The 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 not 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:

Leader

John Farinacci
Men

The Word & a Workout

Crosstown

Friday at 6:00 AM

This group meets weekly to do the daily SOAP and a workout. All are welcome! -Friday Morning -6AM -River Valley Crosstown Lower Parking Lot -SOAP: Read the selected passages before arrival and we will talk about them together -Workout: Crossfit style workout that includes excercises like push ups, sprints, and burpees

Leader

Joe House
Men

Torah Bible Study

Crosstown

Thursday at 7:00 PM

As Christians, we often have a difficult time making sense of the Old Testament. One of the best ways to become familiar with this is to read and discuss the text in community. This Bible study is simply to come together and read, engage, and discuss the first five books of the Old Testament (the Torah).

Leader

Mitchell JohnMarc
Men

Trusted Men

Crosstown

Wednesday at 6:30 PM

Trust is the one thing that changes everything, says Stephen M. R. Covey. Whether you are trying to recover from trust-breaking behaviors in the past or want to invest in your most important relationships for the future, this 7-week small group will help you implement five key practices you need to enjoy the benefits of being a trusted man. Some tough truths about trust: — Too many men who are trustworthy are not trusted. It is dangerous to assume you are trusted by others just because you feel you are trustworthy. — You do not know how trusted you really are until the relationship encounters risk or a crisis. — Relational interactions are never neutral. Unless you know how to build trust intentionally, trust is probably eroding—because you're like every human that makes mistakes. The good news is that in the same way relationships improve when you can speak another person's love language, trust grows when you can take your eyes off yourself and discover how to act in a way that resonates with what the other person values. This small group is open to all men, but will especially benefit men who are single (unmarried or divorced), engaged, newly married, or have children. The content is accessible to anyone on his faith journey and also to the unchurched (if you want to invite someone not attending River Valley). This 90-minute small group will have a significant amount of interaction to maximize personal growth: — 30 minutes with a few others to share wins and challenges from the previous week — 30 minutes to learn new Trusted Men content through live instruction and then ask questions — 30 minutes of guided conversation in small groups to discuss how each person can implement that week's content in two important relationships Take a 7-week journey with others seeking to be Trusted Men so that you can be building trust intentionally, and not just think you have it or deserve it.

Leader

David Sluka
Women

Uninvited

Crosstown

Friday at 6:00 PM

Do you ever feel Less Than, Left Out, and Lonely? Best selling author Lysa Terkeurst will walk us through the Biblical depth, gut- honest vulnerability, and refreshing wit. We all have felt these feelings. Let’s learn how to handle these feelings according to the Bible.
Men

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.

Leader

Joe Konold
Welcome Home

Welcome Home | Crosstown | September

Crosstown

Sunday at 11:00 AM

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 3-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. Join us on Sunday, September 15th, at 11 am!

Leader

Neal Hildebrandt
Women

Women 40 plus Bible Study

Crosstown

Friday at 6:00 PM

Let’s get together as women of God and together build a stronger relationship with God by praying and worshipping, and encouraging each other. We will read SOAP, journal, talk, worship.

Leader

Melissa Rushton
Marriage

You & Me Forever – Marriage in Light of Eternity

Crosstown

Tuesday at 6:30 PM

This will be a 9 week Bible study series, based on the book You and Me Forever from best-selling author Francis Chan and Lisa Chan. We will be exploring what it looks like to approach our marriages with an eternal perspective, and how our marriages can grow stronger while keeping an eternal mindset. Each week we will watch a brief video together, and then discuss. Bonus points for reading the book alongside the study! This group is led by Chris and Cait Courneya - *Childcare is not provided.

Leader

Cait Courneya