Leadership Night - August

Take Ground

River Valley Podcast

As we continue to take ground this year, Pastor Rob reminds us that every part of obedience makes a difference. 

Humility, Tragedy and Revival: Lessons from 81 y/o Martha Tennison

Talking Church

Episode 82: The one and only 81 year-old Martha Tennison joined us for this week's episode live at General Council 2023! Martha discusses her testimony, history in the ministry as she pastored alongside her husband and now on her own, and her teachings on healing. There is endless wisdom to receive from Martha!

Loving the Bible More Than Jesus

Talking Church

Episode 68: Paul Olson is a member from our church who uses his gifts in education and theology to help Pastor Rob prepare and research for all of his sermons! Paul jumps into Talking Church to discuss his story, how he once made the mistake of loving the Bible and knowledge more than God, and how he let God pull him out of that season in his life. Don't miss this amazing story!

A Dream Within a Dream

Talking Church

Episode 75: We are thrilled to share with you one of our breakout sessions from River Valley Conference 2023! "A Dream Within a Dream" breaks down the relationship of a lead pastor having vision within his church, and the team members who steward that vision while dreaming of goals themselves. Pastor Rob Ketterling, Ryan Williams, and Aaron Johnson share their stories within realizing how to steward someone else's vision, while the leader champions other dreams that fit alongside the mission of the organization. We encourage you to listen along with your team members!

Message | 1 Peter 4: Gifts Have To Flow

River Valley Podcast

Sermons, Marijuana, Abortion and Persecution with Pastor Rob Ketterling

Talking Church

Episode 86: Pastor Rob Ketterling jumps into this week's episode to answer some current event/hot topic questions from the community! There is a lot going on in the world today, especially in Minnesota, and Pastor Rob shares amazing insight on some of these cultural conversations.

Ryan Williams on Songwriting & The Future of Worship Music

Talking Church

Episode 65: Ryan Williams disects his process within writing worship music, the roadblocks he experiences as an established songwriter, and the direction he sees worship music heading from seeing where it has been. Pastor Ryan has an amazing testimony within River Valley, having written so many songs, and albums, and we're so glad he joined us to share his wisdom!

Herbert Cooper | Preaching, Comparison and Finding Your Voice

Talking Church

Episode 71: Pastor Herbert Cooper, lead pastor and one of the speakers at River Valley Conference 2023, joins in on this special episode that we filmed live at our Conference lobby just several days ago! Check it out now!

From Pearl Harbor to Justin Bieber: Hearing God's Voice with Isabel Ketterling

Talking Church

Episode 76: Isabel Ketterling, Logan's grandmother and Pastor Rob's mother, joins Talking Church for a special episode! Logan and Isabel discuss her testimony, how she found Jesus, starting River Valley with Pastor Rob, praying over Justin Bieber, and more incredible stories!

Message | The Power of a Yes

River Valley Podcast

Pastor Rob shares the power of your YES! Your "yes" unleashes more opportunities to say "yes" to what God has.

Is Faith a Lagging Indicator? All Staff with Thomas Panikkar

Talking Church

Episode 80: One of River Valley's own elders, Thomas Panikkar, took the time during our last all staff meeting to share what God put on his heart for faith needed in ministry, the posture us ministers and leaders need in ministry, and insight from his time in ministry.

Drawing near to God, Bold Month & “I Love You Too”

River Valley Podcast

Pastor Logan talks about Pastor Kirk's message, drawing near to God and what you can do for "Bold Month!" Listen all the way through for a song from River Valley AGES.