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Family

City Parenting Group | Anthony & Hannah Cox

City

Wednesday at 6:30 PM

Parenting can be challenging… but it is one of the greatest honors in life. This is a group where parents come together to grow in their faith and learn how to raise their children according to biblical principles! Whether you’re a new parent or have years of experience, this group will provide an environment for sharing wisdom, challenges, and encouragement. Join us as we seek God’s guidance, build lasting relationships, and walk alongside each other on this rewarding journey of parenting.

Leader

Anthony Cox
Men

Dave Olson | Thursday

Chaska

Thursday at 6:00 AM

This group is designed to get into God's Word, grow in your relationship with Jesus and connect to others. We will work through the book of Romans together following River Valley's SOAP method through Fall 2024. We can't wait to get to know you!

Leader

Dave Olson
WomenServe Our Community

Embrace Grace

Apple Valley

Monday at 6:30 PM

We are an outreach group who provides emotional, practical, and spiritual support for single, young women and their families who find themselves in an unintended pregnancy. www.embracegrace.com WAYS YOU CAN PARTICIPATE IN THIS GROUP... Brave Girls - this is the name we have for our amazing moms to be. If you are a young single mom-to-be, we would love to have you join our group! If you know of a young single mom-to-be, let her know we would love to support her during this time in her life. Volunteers - our group is always looking for other women help us support these amazing young women as prayers warriors, mentors, and classroom leaders. If you want more information or are led to join, please contact us. Baby Shower - at the end of each semester, we celebrate with a baby shower for all of our beautiful blooms. We would be so honored to receive gift donations for the moms to be and help with planning/coordinating the event. If you love throwing parties, we would love to have you join our group! Please contact us for more information.

Leader

Cindy Gruver
Core Group

Empower | Apple Valley Fall 2024

Apple Valley

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. Our group wil meet on Monday nights from 6:30pm-8:00pm, September 9 thru November 11. Note: not meeting on September 23rd, due to Sparkle week. No childcare for 0-5yrs old. Elementary programming available. ALPHA IS A PREREQUISITE TO THIS GROUP.

Leader

Brooke Perron
Young AdultAdultCore Group

Empower | Chaska | Eric+Sarah | Fall 2024

Chaska

Thursday 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.

Leader

Eric Rousar
Core Group

Empower | City Campus | Fall 2024

City

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. Our group will meet weekly at our campus on Wednesdays September 11 through November 6, 6:30-8pm. Doors open and check-in will be available beginning at 6pm. Empower will meet on the fourth floor of City Campus.

Leader

Steph Williams
Core Group

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
Core Group

Empower | Hjelle

Crosstown

Thursday at 6:30 PM

There is nothing more exciting than living a Spirit-filled empowered life! This eight-week Bible study will instruct, encourage, experience 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. These gifts are vital and need to be used in order to be effective witnesses for Him. In this study you will learn about the unseen world, which is called the Spirit realm. Even though we don't see it with our physical eyes, we interact with it on a daily basis. You will also learn in detail about each of the nine gifts of the Spirit how they are used throughout the Old and New Testament by ordinary people. Finally, you will have the opportunity to deepen your relationship with the Lord through the lessons on prayer and intercession. Are you ready to get started? River Valley recommendation is to take Alpha and Freedom classes previous to Empower class. We will be meeting Thursdays, Sept 12th- November 7th @ 10382 Greyfield Ct Eden Prairie, MN 55347.

Leader

Greg Hjelle
Core Group

Empower | Lakeville | Fall 2024

Lakeville

Tuesday 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. Group meets Tuesday nights from 6:30 - 8pm, starting September 10th. Note: Meeting location is on the border of Lakeville, about 6 minutes from Lakeville South Highschool

Leader

Heather Wochnick
Core Group

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
Core Group

Empower | Online | Fall 2024

Online

Wednesday at 7:00 PM  •  Virtual

There is nothing more exciting than living a Spirit-filled, empowered life! This eight-week Bible study 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. These gifts are vital and need to be used in order to be effective witnesses for Him. In this study you will learn about the unseen world, which is called the Spirit realm. Even though we don't see it with our physical eyes, we interact with it on a daily basis. You will also learn in detail about each of the nine gifts of the Spirit how they are used throughout the Old and New Testament by ordinary people. Finally, you will have the opportunity to deepen your relationship with the Lord through the lessons on prayer and intercession. Please note*** It is strongly recommended that you attend the Alpha and Freedom courses before attending Empower. ALPHA IS A PREREQUISITE TO THIS GROUP.

Leader

Courtney Blowers
Women

Ephesians: Women Growing in Christ | Tammy Mielke

Apple Valley

Thursday at 6:30 PM

Women connecting through watching a video and reading a chapter of Ephesians together (S.O.A.P). We'll meet twice a month, 1st & 3rd Thursdays (Sept 19, Oct 3 & 17, Nov 7 & 21).

Leader

Tammy Mielke
Core Group

Explore | Apple Valley | Fall 2024

Apple Valley

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 starting on September 9th - November 4. Note: not meeting on September 23rd, due to Sparkle week. No childcare for 0-5yrs old. Elementary programming available.

Leader

Vicki Hernandez
Core Group

Explore | Crosstown Fall 2024

Crosstown

Wednesday 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.
Core Group

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
Core Group

Explore | Faribault Fall 2024

Faribault

Tuesday 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.
Core Group

Explore | Minnetrista Fall 2024

Minnetrista

Tuesday 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. Childcare will be provided on a limited basis. This is a 8-week group that will meet by the fireside beginning on Tuesday, September 10, and will end on Tuesday, October 29.

Leader

Brian Lonquist
Core Group

Explore | Online | Fall 2024

Online

Tuesday at 6:30 PM  •  Virtual

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.

Leader

Jesse Johannesen
Family

Explore_FBO

Faribault

Tuesday at 7:00 PM

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Family

Family Small Group

Crosstown

Thursday at 6:30 PM

We will dive into 1 Corinthians as couples, with an emphasis on learning how to read God's Word. We meet on a rotating schedule of men only, women only and couples (with kids welcome as we bring in baby sitter(s). This schedule was created to remove the barriers for many couples with young kids to join a group!

Leader

Sydney Nelson
Women

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
Men

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
Young AdultAdultCore Group

Freedom | Chaska | Fall 2024

Chaska

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. We will plan to attend the Freedom Encounter together November 8-9th 2024 at Shakopee Campus.

Leader

Jim Eastling
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 | Crosstown Fall 2024

Crosstown

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.

Leader

Joey Ketchum
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.

Leader

Rachel Schumacher
Core Group

Freedom | Lakeville | Fall 2024

Lakeville

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. We meet from 6:30 - 8pm, September 9th thru November 11th.

Leader

Joe Quernemoen
Core Group

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
Core Group

Freedom | Online | Fall 2024

Online

Thursday at 7:00 PM  •  Virtual

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. Online Freedom will be led by Pastor Lindsay Swiggum, Pastor Hannah Robinson, and Pastor Mark Bettenga.

Leader

Lindsay Swiggum