Small Groups

Hannah’s Hope

Shakopee

Thursday at 6:30 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

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

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

Brad Severson

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

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

Jaron & Cassie | Married Couples

Maple Grove

Thursday at 6:30 PM

Leader

Jaron Crim

Jesus and Women-Heidi Seymour & Megan Colvin

Shakopee

Friday at 1:00 PM

This is a 8 week study that is about going deeper with Jesus. The author helps us look at the Bible from the difference between a Middle Eastern and western culture viewpoint. You will be asked to watch an hour video and do some bookwork at home prior to the meetings. We will have a coffee and small snack time to share about what we are learnIng and pray. You will need to purchase the book before starting this small group. Jesus and Women: In the First Century and Now - Bible Study Book with Video Access

Leader

Heidi Seymour

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

Jordan Area Men

Shakopee

Saturday at 7:00 AM

Men's group for men in the Jordan area.

Leader

Tim Schroeder

Adult

Lance + Jill Neubauer

Chaska

Tuesday at 6:00 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 and read Living Fearless by Jamie Winship. We can't wait to get to know you!

Leader

Lance Neubauer

Lisa Anderson’s Small Group

Maple Grove

Wednesday at 7:00 PM • Virtual

Leader

Lisa Anderson

Love & Respect

Crosstown

Wednesday at 6:30 PM

Join us every other Wednesday this fall as we learn with Dr. Emerson Eggerichs in his series “The Crazy Cycle” on RightNow Media. We will discover how love and respect play a vital role in our marriages. Childcare provided! SCHEDULE Introduction Night - September 25th Fellowship, Food and Icebreakers Session 1 - October 9th What is the Crazy Cycle? Session 2 - October 23rd Her Needs - Unconditional Love Session 3 - November 6th His Needs - Unconditional Respect Session 4 - November 20th Breaking the Crazy Cycle

Leader

Jacky Friede

M.o.M (Moms on Mission) | Tuesdays | Madison Ziegenhagen

Minnetrista

Tuesday at 7:30 PM

M.o.M is a small group designed for mothers to come and do life together. We will meet in our homes year round, every other week, taking time off for summer break and winter holidays & each season will bring a new topic or study to work through. Kids are welcome to play while the mom's meet. Our hope is that this is a place to spend time with new and old friends - focusing on authenticity, deep connection, and spiritual growth.

Leader

Madison Ziegenhagen

Family

Make Friends Family Group

Shakopee

Sunday at 3:30 AM

Our group is for anyone but is family focused and content will usually revolve around marriage, parenting, and family. We will have some content but the main focus of our group is to create time and space in our busy lives with kids to connect with other couples and families! We also want to make time to pray for one another each week, and encourage each other in this wild journey of life with Jesus! We will meet every 1st and 3rd Sundays, and have some "pop up" hang out days as well. October we will meet the 6th and 27th. We plan to have a babysitter at our house and split the cost of child care together so we can have care for the kiddos during group time. The first couple of meets will be just hanging out and getting to know each other for the whole family! Start date is August 18th 3:30 to 5pm at our house in Savage.

Leader

Natalie Timm

Married Couples Pickleball – Prayer and Social Group at Dropshot

Shakopee

Sunday at 3:30 PM

This is a bi-weekly married couples small group centered around getting christian couples together for exercise and fun by playing pickleball. We have extra paddles and balls so you don’t need to bring anything. The group includes a wide range of skill levels from beginner to advanced. If you are new, we’ll be sure to partner you with other players of a similar level. Married couples of all ages are welcome. When you join the group, the leaders can answer any more questions that you have. Show-up 15-30 mins prior to start to warm-up and stretch. After we play, we will meet for 30 mins to pray together and socialize. See ya on the courts. Playing format: The first three games of each session will be mixed doubles play (with your spouse), after that we will play gender doubles. Each week, please register and pay using the below link. Cost is $12/couple each week, or $72 for the entire 6 events.

Leader

Matt Skahen

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

Young AdultMen

Men of Chaska | Jay & Jeff

Chaska

Saturday at 9:00 AM

This group is designed to dive 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 will allow God to guide our conversation but expect to cover topics like: - Work - Family - Relationships - Integrity - Spiritual Maturity Come and join us as we met every other Saturday at the Mocha Monkey in Waconia from 9:00-10:30AM. We can't wait to get to know you!

Leader

Jay Lewis

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’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’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’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’s Breakfast Group | Chaska | Scott

Chaska

Wednesday at 6:30 AM

A study for men who are looking to make a difference in their workplace and family. We meet Wednesdays from 6:30am - 7:30am at Perkins in Chaska. We review the previous week's sermon message, then share testimonies and prayer requests. While we would love to see you every week this is a great group that you can attend when you can because the topic is new each week based on that week's sermon message.

Leader

Scott Bertsch