Small Groups

Global Heart & Global Food

Apple Valley

Friday at 6:00 PM

About once a month, we will meet at an ethnic restaurant in the Twin Cities metro area to share a meal from the cuisine of an international culture. As we swap stories, ideas, and encouragements for how we each can live on mission with a cross-cultural mindset, no matter where we may live, we know God will expand our hearts for people made in His image around the world! We will also take time to pray for the nation/region of origin for the restaurant's ownership. Join this group to receive updates for the next scheduled dates and locations of global meals! We will try to meet on different days of the week to accommodate a variety of schedules.

Leader

Ruth Steinke

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

GriefShare | Eagan | Spring 2024

Eagan

Wednesday at 6:30 PM

Grieving the death of someone close to you? We know it hurts, and we want to help. Find comfort and support at Grief Share. This 13-week grief recovery seminar and support group is a video seminar series that features Christian experts on grief and recovery topics as seen from a Biblical perspective. The video seminars are combined with support group discussion of the materials presented. Group meets at the Eagan campus starting Wednesday, April 3, and runs until June 26 Check out this video for more info about GriefShare -- https://vimeo.com/829837431

Leader

Rachel Holmquist

Young AdultMen

Guys Bible Study | HS – 29 yrs

Apple Valley

Thursday at 6:30 PM

Come grow with other guys in the same stage of life as we study the Bible together. Let's explore what it means to be a young man living for Jesus and grow in our discipleship of others as we walk with Him. If you are out of high school through 29 years of age and looking for Christian community, we'd love to have you join us!

Leader

Tyler Baillif

Hannah’s Hope

Shakopee

Wednesday at 5:30 PM

This is a safe place to process and pray through child loss and infertility struggles 1 Samuel 1:19-20 Samuel Is Born 19 The family got up early in the morning and worshiped before the Lord. Then they returned to their house in Ramah. Elkanah lay with his wife Hannah, and the Lord remembered her. 20 The Lord made it possible for her to have a child, and when the time came she gave birth to a son. She gave him the name Samuel, saying, “I have asked the Lord for him." Samuel's Hope: A group of prayer warriors believing that God will make it possible for them to have a child. We will be asking God to remember us, just as he did Hannah in 1 Samuel, and to bring us a child. This group was created to be a source of encouragement, prayer support, and safe place to share. It's for women who have a desire to have children, but are facing obstacles. It's a place where we as women will stand together and ask God to make it possible. We will ask God to remember us and give us sons and daughters to raise to honor Him. The plan - to commit every Monday to a time in prayer for each other

Leader

Alicia Fratzke

Humble Love

Shakopee

Wednesday at 9:30 AM

Humble Love is a group for women of all ages. We will come together each week to love and encourage one another. The format will be similar to Sisterhood. Each week we will listen to a speaker and then engage in discussion. There will be no specific curriculum and women are welcome to join at any point. We will meet June 12, 19, 26 and July 10, 17 and 24th from 9:30-11.

Leader

Jennifer Hentges

Intentional Fatherhood

Apple Valley

Wednesday at 7:00 PM

We live in a world that alone will not produce Godly men. Our children, and more specifically our sons, are culturally acclimatized to "never grow up" and live the life of a boy in a man's body. Living this first hand with my own son, I refuse to let the world dictate his future outcome. The goal of this group is for a small group of men to "intentionally" disciple our sons to become the Godly men the Lord calls them to be. Utilizing Jon Tyson's book "The Intentional Father" as a guide, this is a men's group for fathers of boys between the ages of 12-19 who are interested in helping their boys step into becoming a man of God. (AMAZON Link: https://www.amazon.com/Intentional-Father-Practical-Courage-Character/dp/0801018684)

Leader

Jason Rost

Young AdultAdult

Intercessory Prayer

Apple Valley

Wednesday at 6:30 PM

A spirit-led prayer class. Learn to hear and obey God's voice, experience His presence, intercede for what is on His heart, decree His work, and yield to the Holy Spirit as we partner with Him in prayer. Intercessory Prayer will happen on campus (14898 Energy Way, Apple Valley) at 630pm in the Family Auditorium. Childcare is not provided

Leader

Keith Peterson

Iron Sharpens Iron (Mens)

Shakopee

Tuesday at 6:30 PM

Our group of men meets every Tuesday year round! Depending on the season their are usually between 8-14 who attend each Tuesday. Ages range from 21-60. It's ok if you can't make every week. Just join a Small Group! We would love to meet you and share in the Fun, Fellowship, Service, Faith and ups and downs of Life! Some activities have included CCW courses, Feed My Starving Children, Community Service projects, dinners, shooting, fishing…..share your ideas on how we can grow together and build leaders. Topics include Freedom, Surrender, Gratitude, Prayer, Forgiveness, Obedience, and Generosity. ANYONE can join this group! Whether you are new to faith or have been walking this journey for a long time, we encourage you to join us and strengthen your walk with Jesus.

Leader

Brad Rixmann

Jamie’s Small Group | Moms

Shakopee

Thursday at 9:30 AM

This is an invitation for you to come fellowship with other mamas every other week! If you are a mama of littles and are looking for a community of women who will encourage, pray and listen this is for you! We plan on meeting the 1st and 3rd THURSDAY of the month at Shakopee Campus 9:30-11. They say it takes a village so let’s gather together and create that village! Co-led by Sam Thames. Please reach out with any questions

Leader

Jamie Servin

Jeff + Megan Stewart

Chaska

Thursday at 7:00 PM

Leader

Jeff Stewart

Jenna & Arianne’s Small Group

Eagan

Tuesday at 7:00 PM

Come join us as we study God's word together. This group is for ladies looking to dive deeper into God's Word and build community among women at the Eagan campus. We will go year round- taking breaks during the Sisterhood seasons. We hope you will join us as we do life together.

Leader

Jenna Carlson

Jessica | Women’s Group

Chaska

Leader

Jessica Lewis

Jim + Sandy Eastling

Chaska

Wednesday at 7:00 PM

Leader

Sandy Eastling

Joe’s Small Group

Apple Valley

Wednesday at 6:30 PM

Leader

Joe Dennis

Jonathan Gamlin’s Group

Apple Valley

Tuesday at 6:00 AM • In Person & Virtual

Discover the man and husband God intends for us to be. Join us as we listen to sermons, marriage night content, podcasts, and books that encourage us to pursue the calling of being a Godly husband and father. Past topics have included, dealing with communication, anxiety in marriage/family, re-energizing your marriage, family leadership, purity, intimacy, parenting and more. Coffee provided weekly. Periodic pancake breakfasts provided. Tuesdays, 6am-7am

Leader

Jonathan Gamlin

Jordan Area Men

Shakopee

Saturday at 7:00 AM

Men's group for men in the Jordan area.

Leader

Ben Wetzell

Young Adult

Joshua Gavin

Chaska

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 can't wait to get to know you! We will start the group with the "Take Ground" study guide that is inspired by this years 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 see you take ground personally!

Leader

Josh Gavin

Kevin + Katie Eichhorn

Chaska

Monday at 6:30 PM

Leader

Kevin Eichhorn