Adult

Reason for Faith | Martin Bielinski

Apple Valley

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Sunday at 5:00 PM

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Leader

Martin Bielinski

Our faith is rational and well-supported by sound facts: In Reasons Bible Study we will see really cool videos of evidence of biblical archeology in its real location, accurate manuscript evidence, fulfilled biblical prophecy and fascinating science. All of this to give facts to encourage our faith.

Core Group

Alpha | CITY | Fall 2024

City

Wednesday at 6:30 PM

Alpha is an intentional place where we can have honest and open conversations about life’s biggest questions. Whether you’ve been a Christian for a long time, you’re new to faith, or exploring Christianity, Alpha is a safe place where you can ask questions and get answers. Each week we will share a meal together as we discuss our topic for the night. Everyone is welcome and no questions are off-limits. Our group will meet weekly at our campus on Wednesdays September 11 thru October 30, 6:30-8pm.

Leader

Kirby Sato

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

Welcome Home

Welcome Home I Online Campus I September 2024

Online

Monday at 6:30 PM • Virtual

Welcome Home is your first step at River Valley Church. You were created for a purpose and we want to help you discover that purpose! You will build community, understand how God made you, and dive deeper into your walk with Jesus. We can’t wait to meet you! Once Welcome Home is complete, we encourage you to find another small group where you can continue growing in your faith as you build friendships.

Leader

Ellie Ilunga

Core Group

Alpha | Crosstown Fall 2024

Crosstown

Tuesday at 6:30 PM

Leader

Alan Pastian

Serve Our Community

Serve Our Community | CST | ICCM Life Center Street Team

Crosstown

Friday at 6:00 PM

We partner with ICCM Life Center for a promising evening of God ordained encounters! Teams hit the streets of Minneapolis to love our neighbors, build relationships while connecting with others from your campus that are serving in this capacity. You can serve as often as it works for your schedule. Starting at 6pm we meet at the Life Center for prayer and worship (preparing food is also an option). At 7pm we then load up the Life Center buses and drive to various parts of the city, focusing on encampments, bus stops, high traffic areas and shelters. Throughout the night we will have countless opportunities to pray with, love on, and provide essentials to individuals and families while spreading the JOY OF THE LORD. :) We gather back at the Life Center around 9pm to share our experience, testimonies and encouragement. It’s always powerful to see how the Holy Spirit moves both inside us and through the individuals we meet. Hope to see you there!! Here is a document that has a few details:

Leader

Jacky Friede

MenPromise Principle

The Promise Principle | Terry Miller

Faribault

Thursday at 6:30 PM

God desires we overcome being ruled by our thoughts and feelings, which are highly influenced by our circumstances—family, work, health, or even temptation. 2 Peter 1:3–4 tells us we can actually do this! But it comes from learning to respond to God's promises in His word and through prayer. This is the purpose of our Promise Principle Men's Small Group. Whether you’re still exploring faith in Christ, or you have been a Christian for 50 years, you’ll experience what we believe Jesus meant when He called His disciples to change the world by discovering and responding to God's promises, principles, and commands.

Leader

Terry Miller

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

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.

Family

Serve Our Community | Habitat for Humanity | Faribault

Faribault

In 2022, Habitat for Humanity will be building 5 new homes in Faribault and River Valley Church is partnering with them to make it happen! Both skilled and unskilled laborers are welcome! (Must be 18+) Signing up for this Small Group will enable you to be contacted whenever we are scheduling a "Build Day" and other updates about the projects and opportunities to serve.

Leader

Mark Kenney

Young AdultAdultWomenSisterhood

Sisterhood Evenings | Woodbury | Fall 2024

Woodbury

Tuesday at 6:30 PM

Join us for our Fall semester as we study The Gospel of Luke. "For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” - Luke 19:10 Childcare available ages 0-12 years

Leader

Katelyn Penticoff

Young Adult

Young Adult Ladies | Chaska | Karey

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 together following River Valley's SOAP method. We can't wait to get to know you!

Leader

Karey Ankrum

Marriage

The Art of Marriage | Leon + Karen Stebbins

Apple Valley

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.

Leader

Leon Stebbins

Core Group