The Cross Has The Final Word - The Cross Has The Final Word

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The Cross Has The Final Word - The Cross Has The Final Word

River Valley Church

March 07, 2021

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Dr. Allen Tennison | What Pastors Should Know

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Dr. Allen Tennison | What Pastors Should Know

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Episode 40: Dr. Allen Tennison, a seasoned pastor & professor at North Central University, sits down for a conversation around what it means to be a pastor. Dr. Tennison beautifully explains the importance of both biblical and theological literacy, and how having this knowledge will benefit your church, your enrichment in God's heart, and how you can be best prepared to answer today's most difficult questions.

Jesus Grew, So Should You

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Jesus Grew, So Should You

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Pastor Kirk challenges us to look to God for wisdom as we begin 2023.

Vicki Hernandez | Serve Your Community

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Vicki Hernandez | Serve Your Community

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Episode 39: Here at River Valley, we have a local outreach ministry called Serve Our Community. Vicki Hernandez is our pastor who oversees Serve Our Community, and we are so blessed to have her join us for this episode! Pastor Vicki breaks down the heart behind serving our community, the work it takes to coordinate and plan these events, and what pouring out does to the community and the church alike. When we give with our own time and energy, it is amazing what God does to our hearts and to the community that receives it as well!

Portia Allen | Helping Others Belong

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Portia Allen | Helping Others Belong

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Episode 41: We have a very special guest to introduce to you all today! Portia Allen has been in ministry for 12 years and leads alongside her husband Clinton here at River Valley Church. She has had the opportunity to speak in Minnesota and across the country and is passionate about uplifting and empowering people. As a pastors kid from Texas, she has a deep love for the church. Portia's passion for equipping and helping the church is very powerful. Her time with us in this episode will be very helpful as your church navigates culture's most pressing questions.

Pastor Rob Ketterling | Hiring & Firing In Ministry

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Pastor Rob Ketterling | Hiring & Firing In Ministry

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Episode 42: Pastor Rob has been leading River Valley for well over 25 years. He has seen many changes in his staff, from healthy transitions to unhealthy transitions. In this episode, he breaks down all that he has learned from hiring and firing from his time in ministry. Hiring someone is an exciting and large step to take, as the people we hire in ministry are responsible for ministering to our congregations. Having to let people go is another challenge, and Pastor Rob speaks to it all as he has seen many challenges in this area of leading an organization!

John Bevere | The Strength of a Clear Conscience

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John Bevere | The Strength of a Clear Conscience

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Episode 32: This week's episode is very special, as evangelist and author John Bevere joins us to discuss the danger of compromising your conscience, accountability, work-ethic, and John's greatest goals in ministry. John articulates the responsibility that we have of listening to your conscience, and we pray that this conversation blesses you and your ministry! Listen now, and invite some friends or coworkers to listen with you!

Pastor Rob's Newest Book! | Keep The Change

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Pastor Rob's Newest Book! | Keep The Change

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Episode 43: Happy Thanksgiving Week! We wanted to take this week to highlight a conversation that Pastor Logan and Pastor Rob had about Pastor Rob's latest book, "Keep the Change." Pastor Rob shares his heart behind writing the book and the lasting impact that it will have on you and your team. We are praying that you have a safe and relaxing week, enjoy family and friends, and eat some great food as we thank God for all that he has given us!

Prayer of Jabez - Part 2

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Prayer of Jabez - Part 2

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Pastor Kirk finishes our two-part series on the Prayer of Jabez. He reminded us that we need to be dependent on God because he cares for us.

Live Unoffendable

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Live Unoffendable

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John Bevere shares a POWERFUL message and challenges us to be unoffendable. We pray this message encourages you to live an unoffendable life, pray for those who have mistreated you and seek reconciliation.