Small Groups

Farmington moms in prayer

Apple Valley

Friday at 9:30 AM

Moms meet weekly in homes in Farmington to pray for our students and our schools in Farmington. Children welcome.

Leader

Cindy Gruver

Financial Peace University – virtual group | Chris & Kristine Hondl

Apple Valley

Tuesday at 8:00 PM • Virtual

Dave Ramsey's course on money — Change your life with Financial Peace University! Say bye to debt with a proven plan. Make your money work for you! Learn how to budget, payoff debt, invest, and handle money as the Bible instructs us to. Build a legacy. Plan for your future. Communicate in marriage. Dump debt. Win with money! Led by Chris and Kristie Hondl who first took FPU 10+ years ago and are now currently on Baby Step 6!!! The progress we made from 10+ years ago to get out of student loans, mortgage and family expenses inspires us to give back and help others.

Leader

Chris Hondl

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

Core Group

Freedom | Apple Valley | Fall 2024

Apple Valley

Tuesday 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. We meet from 6:30 - 8pm, September 10th thru November 19. Note: Not meeting on September 24th due to Sparkle week. Childcare for 0-5yr old children. Christmas Musical for Elementary aged students.

Leader

Patraic Utecht

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.

Leader

Noah Bennett

Core Group

Freedom | Lakeville | Fall 2024

Lakeville

Monday at 6:30 PM

Leader

Joe Quernemoen

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 | Fall 2024

Apple Valley

Tuesday 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 GriefShare. 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 on Thursday evenings at the Apple Valley campus starting October 1. Check out this video for more info about GriefShare --

Leader

Greg Youmans

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

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

Intentional Fatherhood – The Journey of Parenting Teenage Boys | Jason Rost

Apple Valley

Sunday at 7:00 PM

Rooted in Jon Tyson's books "Intentional Fatherhood" () and "Fighting Shadows"; this group explores a Christian approach to masculinity and the specific application of raising young men in an uncertain world. The group is scheduled for a six-month journey (with holiday breaks) with the potential to extend based on group consensus.

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

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

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

Young Adult

Keep the Faith

City

Thursday at 6:30 PM

Book called Keep the Faith/ How to stand strong in a world turned upside down . Must purchase book on Amazon . Cost is 13.99

Leader

Allan Rodriguez

Lead With Prayer & Women’s Bible Study | Hannah Robinson

City

Tuesday at 7:15 AM

Join us as we dive into Ryan Skoogs's book, Lead With Prayer. Each week we will discuss a chapter from the book. Once we complete this book we will study different books of the Bible. We will meet from 7:15-8:30am at City Campus every Tuesday morning following 6am prayer. We will start Tuesday, July 16th and meet every Tuesday following that day.

Leader

Hannah Robinson

Lisa Anderson’s Small Group

Maple Grove

Wednesday at 7:00 PM • Virtual

Leader

Lisa Anderson

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 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’s Bible Study | Anthony Cox

City

Tuesday at 7:00 AM

Men who study the Bible.

Leader

Anthony Cox

Men’s Bible Study | Dave Ritzman & Tim Korger

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

Men’s Bible Study | Kirby Sato & Jacob Barclay

City

Tuesday at 7:00 PM

Men - join us as we read through the book of Romans, grow in community, and study the Word of God together.

Leader

Kirby Sato