Small Groups

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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

Galatians/Ephesians | Carter Anderson & Wade Chitwood

City

Thursday at 7:00 PM

Through the books of Galatians and Ephesians, this group will look at what it means to be a part of the church of Christ. We'll also emphasize cultivating relationships with one another to help move the church beyond the walls of a building. Come hang with us this summer!

Leader

Carter Anderson
Adult

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
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
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
Women

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
Women

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
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 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
Women

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
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
Men

Jordan Area Men

Shakopee

Saturday at 7:00 AM

Men's group for men in the Jordan area.

Leader

Ben Wetzell
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
Marriage

Marriage Small Group | Carl & Maria

City

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!

Leader

Carl Sharperson
Young AdultAdultMarriage

Married Couples | Ben & Alison Cline

Shakopee

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! 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

Ben Cline
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
Adult

Men of Discipline & Grit | Bradley McCoy

City

Saturday at 10:00 AM

"You use steel to sharpen steel, and one friend sharpens another!" Proverbs 27:17 (MSG) This is a men's discipleship group for men who are leaders at CTY Campus and who desire to push each other to grow and dream bigger in their faith walk! Each man in this group is committing to: 1. Attend all 12 group sessions and if not in person we will make every effort to Zoom in during our 1 Hr. discussion time 2. Pair up with an accountability buddy for the year. We will check-in EVERY WK with your buddy on what we are learning/growing in during our Bible Reading Plan/Quiet time ea. wk. 3. PRAY for the men in this group every week 4. Once a month we will attend River Valley CTY’s 6AM Tues Prayer 5. Be held accountable and pushed as iron sharpens iron to live to the standards set out in River Valley’s Leader Covenant and are willing and open to receive challenges to be better from the men in this group

Leader

Bradley McCoy
Men

Men’s AM Bible Study | Luke Israelson

Shakopee

Wednesday at 6:00 AM

Start your day out right, join us before work at 6:00 a.m. to read God's Word and discuss with other men. We meet for 1 hour and end at 7:00 a.m. sharp.

Leader

Luke Israelson
Men

Men’s AM Bible Study | Mike Bosacker

Shakopee

Wednesday at 6:30 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 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.

Leader

Mike Bosacker
Men

Men’s Bible Study | Dave Ritzman & Aaron Overfors

City

Wednesday at 6:30 PM

This is an interactive Men’s Bible and discipleship group where men grow in Christ and His Word thru community with one another. We cover books in the Bible related to aspects of a man’s life such as his purpose, roles, relationships, lifestyle, gifts, workplace, money, sex, communications and more! We will learn how to read, study, and apply the Bible so we learn Truth, walk by The Spirit and hear God's voice for ourselves. It will also be a time of prayer, laughter, and fellowship with every few months engaging in a special activity (e.g., have a meal, go to a game, etc.) as well as serve our church and city. We hope you’ll join us in doing life together in Christ!

Leader

Dave Ritzman
Young Adult

Men’s Bible Study | Jorden Gannon

City

Sunday at 12:45 PM

Mens let's get together and talk about what God is being speaking to you through SOAP and inspire each other with our walk with Chirst

Leader

Jorden Gannon
Men

Men’s Bible Study | Kirby Sato

City

Sunday at 12:30 PM

Mens let's get together and talk about what God is being speaking to you through SOAP and inspire each other with our walk with Chirst

Leader

Kirby Sato
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 Bible Study | Samuel Casey

City

Sunday at 11:00 AM

We'll get together and share how God has been speaking to us through SOAP (Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer) and inspire each other in our walk with Christ. We'll meet at 11am (after the 9:30am service) at City Campus or outside (weather permitting).

Leader

Samuel Casey