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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.
Adult

Genesis – through Jewish eyes

Crosstown

Wednesday at 7:00 PM

The Book of Genesis, the first book of Torah. Over six weeks we will journey through Genesis from the creation of the earth to the time of Noah. We will view the book through an Eastern readers lens - after all the book was long understood by people in a very different culture to us and that will reveal the 'lullaby' effect of how we know these early books of the Hebrew Bible. We will use the BEMA podcast as a resource and the group is designed to be a safe place to ask the questions who have always had; to see everything we speak about in scripture and hopefully excite you to read on beyond Noah and see how amazing our God and His word was then, is now and will be foreever. Come join us!

Leader

Mark Williams
Adult

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
Women

Growing Deeper Together

Crosstown

Wednesday at 6:30 PM

This group is for women in their 20s, 30s, & 40s looking to grow deeper in their knowledge of who God is and deeper in friendship with each other. We will start with a series going through the book of James with Francis Chan. Most weeks will include worship, video teaching, group discussion, and pray. Every so often group will include a pot luck meal to grow in relationships together. Come join at any point as we want to grow deeper in faith together.

Leader

Ariel Strandquist
Young AdultMen

Guys Bible Study

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
Young Adult

How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth

Crosstown

Thursday at 6:30 PM

A group for young adults where we honestly wrestle with questions about the Bible and how to apply this ancient text to our 21st century lives. Bring your Bible, your notebook, your questions, your doubts, your fears, your joy, your curiosity and join this community of folks who want a serious relationship with their Bible…but who aren’t there yet.

Leader

Lindsay Willis
Men

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
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

John Farinacci
Women

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
Men

Joe’s Small Group

Apple Valley

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. We can't wait to get to know you!

Leader

Joe Dennis
Men

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
Adult

MAPers | Crosstown

Crosstown

Sunday at 7:00 PM

This is a group intended for those going through the MAP (Missionary Action Plan) process with River Valley. The intent is to spend time with one another and to help encourage one another with what God is revealing to us through the MAP. We plan to meet monthly to discuss any updates and to share what God is teaching us through this journey.

Leader

Joe Witcher
Marriage

Marriage and SOAP | Stephen & Krista Prince

Apple Valley

Monday at 7:00 PM

Join us as we gather together on Monday evenings, read and discuss the Word applying the SOAP method (Scripture, Observation, Application and Prayer), encourage one another in our marriages and families, and end each week in prayer. Life is always better connected, and we're excited to connect with you bi-weekly on Mondays at 7:00pm in Farmington.

Leader

Krista Prince
Serve Our Community

Meals Ministry

Apple Valley

This group is for those who wish to bless others by making a meal. When a family is facing a challenging situation (whether a new baby, health diagnosis, emergency, etc.) and could use some support, my desire is to help provide some meals. When a need arises, I will create a meal train schedule & send it out to all members. You do not need to participate for every need - you can choose what works for you! My goal is to grow the group to easily provide for any need without relying too heavily on any member. This is not a typical small group & will not be meeting together.

Leader

Rachel Akslen
Men

Men Leading Together

Apple Valley

Tuesday at 7:00 AM

This small group will serve as a learning community to help current and future leaders grow in their knowledge of leadership and become more effective leaders. John C. Maxwell a well-known expert on the subject of leadership said that leadership is influence nothing more and nothing less.

Leader

Anthony Gjorvad
Men

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
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 Pure Life

Eagan

Friday at 6:30 AM

This Small Group is for men of all ages seeking to have accountability to live pure lives. We check in weekly to: • Report on purity • Share praise for the good things God has done in your life • Request prayer • Set goals for the week 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and purify us from all unrighteousness. We meet at Panera Bread in Eagan at 6:30 to 7:30 on Friday mornings. SPECIAL NOTE: During the summer we meet at Lebanon Hills Park (Holland Lake Entrance on Lexington & Cliff Rd.) BEGINNING 04/21/2023

Leader

PAUL WEISENBURGER
Men

Monday Morning Basketball

Apple Valley

Monday at 6:30 AM

Come play basketball with other River Valley men on Monday mornings at Hope Fieldhouse. You can use your membership or if you don't have one, buy a punch card for a reduced entry fee.

Leader

Dan Zustiak
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: https://www.facebook.com/groups/926957327477648/?multi_permalinks=933970293443018%2C933948086778572¬if_id=1517317872309078¬if_t=group_activity&ref=notif

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
Adult

Pathway to Purpose: The Singles Edition

Crosstown

Monday at 7:00 PM

No matter what age or stage of life you find yourself in, this small group is open to all single people looking to deepen their relationship with God as they seek out what God has for them in their future relationships. We want you to experience the fullness of God’s love, peace and purpose as you navigate your life. This small group will challenge and inspire you to become the person God wants you to be as you pursue the plans He has for your life. An 8-week Small Group course focused on bringing faith-based singles together for fun, learning, healing, growing, and falling in love led through the teachings of Jesus and taught by certified— Master relationship expert, life coach, and Christian relationships author, Kailen Rosenberg and Pastor Alan. May 13 - July 1, 2024.

Leader

kailen rosenberg
Adult

Philippians Study

Crosstown

Thursday at 6:30 PM

We are starting a new adult small group and looking for couples and singles (multi-generational) that are wanting to find community, grow deeper in their faith, and just do life together. We will be studying the book of Philippians and will meet on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. Our first meeting will be a time to get to know each other with a short intro into the book of Philippians. We'd love to have you join us!

Leader

Neal Hildebrandt
Adult

Povolny & Enochs Small Group

Apple Valley

Wednesday 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!

Leader

Mark Enochs
Adult

Prophecy & Prayer

Eagan

Monday at 7:00 PM

A time to encourage one another, pray over one another and speak Scripture.

Leader

Rachel Schumacher
Young Adult

Psalm 23 Deep Dive

Crosstown

Thursday at 6:30 PM

This is a young adults/adults (most of the group is ~24-26) that will spend ~6 weeks doing a deep dive on Psalm 23 and what God has to tell us through it. Meeting dates will be Thursday Nights 3/14 through 4/25 (skipping 4/11) at 6:30pm. Feel free to reach out to me @ 952-829-5720 with any questions. The group will also do some volunteer events together.

Leader

Andrew Broman
Serve Our Community

Ronda Benson Small Group

Apple Valley

Tuesday at 6:30 PM

We gather together to work on projects, share a devotional, fellowship, pray and bless our community. You can bring a project of your own or work on one we've already started. Group projects are donated to the community. All ages are welcome and no experience is necessary. Current projects include tie blankets, loom hats, knitted and crocheted scarves, hats and blankets.

Leader

Ronda Benson
Women

Season of the Singles

Crosstown

Tuesday at 6:30 PM

This group is open to any single woman - young or old - who desires to be a part of a community of other single women as they journey together to gain a greater understanding of God's word and grow in their relationship with Jesus. Group members are encouraged to utilize the SOAP method in their daily reading of scripture throughout the week and share during the weekly group session (if desired) how they might be seeing, or have seen, God working in their life. In addition to discussion, weekly group sessions will also include video and other supplemental teachings to gain greater insight into God's word and its applicability in one's life today. New group members can join anytime. And if your relationship status is: "It's complicated," feel free to join us.

Leader

Shelli Halbersma
Serve Our Community

Serve Our Community | Apple Valley

Apple Valley

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

Jennifer Kruegel