Small Groups

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

Alpha | Faribault Fall 2024

Faribault

Tuesday at 5:30 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. 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.

Alpha | Minnetrista Fall 2024

Minnetrista

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. Childcare will be provided on a limited basis. This is a 10-week group that will meet in the Main Auditorium beginning on Monday, September 9, and will end on Monday, November 11.

Leader

Steve Horn

Amber & Jasmine’s Small Group

Maple Grove

Tuesday at 6:30 AM

Leader

Amber Miller

AdultCore Group

Andy & Nancy’s Small Group

Maple Grove

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 are going through the Freedom CORE curriculum this fall 2024. We can't wait to get to know you!

Leader

Andy Miller

Family

Apples of Our Eyes

Faribault

Friday at 10:00 AM

We are welcoming all mom's and dad's with kids to join us for a short devotional lesson, play/game/interact time for the kids and social time for the parents. We will be integrating various field trips so we can learn and explore our town and the surrounding area together. We will meet the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. This group is co-lead by Sommer Cunningham, Taina Dubbels and Brooke Stang. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Our first meeting will be February 10th.

Leader

Taina Dubbels

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

Adult

Craig and Zann’s Small Group

Maple Grove

Monday 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 plan to go through the book of James this fall. This group is for adults in their 20's and 30's. We meet every other Monday at 7pm.

Leader

Craig Holst

Adult

Curt & Louise Cain’s Group

Minnetrista

Thursday at 6:30 PM

Our small group is structured to go deeper in God’s Word. We will be going though the book of John, one chapter per week. Let's connect and build our relationships by encouraging, loving and praying for each other- there will be live worship too! We meet twice a month, the 1st & 3rd Thursday's of every month, at 6:30pm. Sign up to get directions to our home in Mound. Please jump in at any time!

Leader

Curt Cain

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

Empower | Eagan | Fall 2024

Eagan

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. (Wednesday nights from 6:30 - 8pm, starting September 11th, at Hope Breakfast Bar - Eagan)

Leader

Heather Lowell

Empower | Minnetrista Fall 2024

Minnetrista

Monday 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. Childcare will be provided on a limited basis. This is a 9-week group that will meet in the Conference Room beginning on Monday, September 9, and will end on Monday, November 4.

Leader

John Will

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

Explore | Faribault Fall 2024

Faribault

Tuesday at 6:30 PM

Family

Explore_FBO

Faribault

Tuesday at 7:00 PM

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Marriage

Fan the Flame, Marriage Date Series

Faribault

Saturday at 9:00 AM

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

Franklin Foster’s Small Group

Maple Grove

Wednesday at 7:00 AM

This group is designed to get into God's Word, grow in your relationship with Jesus and build friendships. We will read the Bible together following the Promise Principle method. We can't wait to get to know you!

Leader

Franklin Foster

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.

Leader

Rachel Schumacher

Freedom | Minnetrista Fall 2024

Minnetrista

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. Childcare will be provided on a limited basis. This is a 9-week group that will meet in the Kids Auditorium beginning on Monday, September 9, and will end on Monday, November 4.

Leader

Dominic Reed

Young AdultWomen

Hannah Hayden’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! 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

Heaven’s Small Group | Women

Maple Grove

Thursday at 6:30 PM

Leader

Heaven Muehlhauser

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

Marriage

John and Sally’s Small Group | The Art of Marriage

Maple Grove

Tuesday at 6:30 PM

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. In this six-session series made in partnership with FamilyLife, discover 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 weekly on Tuesday nights at 6:30pm.

Leader

John Hastings

Lisa Anderson’s Small Group

Maple Grove

Wednesday at 7:00 PM • Virtual

Leader

Lisa Anderson

M.o.M (Moms on Mission) | Tuesdays | Madison Ziegenhagen

Minnetrista

Tuesday at 7:30 PM

M.o.M is a small group designed for mothers to come and do life together. We will meet in our homes year round, every other week, taking time off for summer break and winter holidays & each season will bring a new topic or study to work through. Kids are welcome to play while the mom's meet. Our hope is that this is a place to spend time with new and old friends - focusing on authenticity, deep connection, and spiritual growth.

Leader

Madison Ziegenhagen

Men’s Bible Study | Ryan Carlson & Jesse Richards

Eagan

Thursday at 6:30 AM • Virtual

Have you been wanting to go deeper in God's Word? Then join us as we gather weekly with other men from Eagan campus to read & study the Bible together. We'll be moving through different books of the Bible, chapter by chapter. The heart of this study is to look at the context of the passage and make observations (What does it say?), Interpretations (What does it mean?), and Applications (How does God want me to apply this in my life?). Whether you're a new believer or have been walking with Jesus most your life, this group will be beneficial for you! You'll be encouraged to study the chapter beforehand and come with questions of your own to discuss. We're meeting virtually Thursday mornings 6:30-7:30am. You can even join the call from work before you clock in.

Leader

Ryan Carlson