Core Group

Explore | Apple Valley Fall 2023

Apple Valley

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Tuesday at 6:30 PM

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Leader

Julie Morgenstern

Explore is a Core Group designed to inspire and enlarge your global heart as we study the biblical basis of missions and hear from some of our great missionaries. At River Valley, our heart is global because God’s heart is global. That’s why we believe that every follower of Jesus Christ should explore and know their role within God’s Great Commission. Explore will meet every Tuesday beginning on Tuesday, September 26th and ending on Tuesday, November 21st, Dinner is not provided. Childcare is provided and parents can drop them off at 6:15pm.

MenPromise Principle

The Promise Principle | Jon Perron & Eric Jensen

Apple Valley

Thursday 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 Lifegroups. 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. Click here to read more about The Promise Principle and see our weekly reading plan: http://leaders.rivervalley.org/promise We meet in the fireside lounge area of the main lobby of the AV Campus.

Leader

Jon Perron

Women

Women Growing In Faith

Shakopee

Thursday at 10:00 AM

As a church family, we will be diving deeper into our vision for this year through a unified 4-week small group series--join the momentum to ASK, SEEK, and PRAY together! Each week, we will discuss and build upon the topic from the previous Sunday's message, guided by key Scriptures and questions provided in a booklet. A group for women who want to go deeper into scripture to both deepen their relationship with God and to grow in their faith. Our aim is to allow the word of God to transform our minds and our hearts in fellowship with a community of believers looking for the same.

Leader

Lisa Ford

Young AdultAdultWomenSisterhood

Sisterhood Mornings | Apple Valley | Fall 2023

Apple Valley

Wednesday at 9:30 AM

Ephesians 3:12 says, "In Christ we come before God with freedom and without fear. We can do this because of our faith in Christ." Join us this semester as we look at what the Bible says it means to live in freedom as we study the book of Ephesians. We will meet weekly on Wednesday mornings in the Main Auditorium of the Apple Valley Campus.

Leader

Beth Zustiak

Adult

Take Ground | Mac + Rachel Saby

Chaska

Monday 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! We will start the group with the "Take Ground" study guide that is inspired by this years vision that Pastor Rob shared in January. We believe that we are going to end the year strong as we take ground as a church and see you take ground personally!

Leader

Mac Saby

Adult

Take Ground | Amy + Jim Holmstrom

Chaska

Wednesday at 7:00 PM

Leader

Amy Holmstrom

Core Group

Alpha | Woodbury Fall 2023

Woodbury

Monday at 6:30 PM

Alpha is a Core Group that unpacks what River Valley believes. It answers questions like: Who is Jesus?, How do I read the Bible?, and Does God heal today? The format is simple: We share a meal around a table, listen to a talk on the week’s topic, and then have discussion together to learn more. Arrive at 6:15pm. If you have children, childcare is provided; you can check them in and drop them off at 6pm. Dinner is provided, but if you have food allergies, plan ahead and eat your own food. Alpha will begin at 6:30pm and go until 8:00pm. This group starts on Monday, September 25th, in the Main Auditorium. Our group will meet for 9 weeks, ending on Monday, November 20th. Also, mark your calendar for the Holy Spirit Retreat on Saturday, November 4th.

Leader

Matt Nylin

MenPromise Principle

The Promise Principle: Joe Miller & Steve Brielmaier

Crosstown

Thursday at 6:30 AM

The Promise Principle is a powerful tool to teach men how to hear the voice of God through reading the Bible. It calls men to a daily God connection in which He speaks clearly through His Word and promises transformation, power, and direction in our everyday lives, (Romans 12:2, 2 Peter 1:3-4). Each week we will meet on Thursday mornings from 6:30-7:30 AM, Mugshots Coffee in Bloomington. Go through that weeks bible chapter together. For more details go to http://leaders.rivervalley.org/promise Lead by Steve Brielmaier and Joe Miller

Leader

Joe Miller

Sisterhood

Sisterhood | Melissa + Jan’s Small Group

Maple Grove

Monday at 6:30 PM

Sisterhood is a group where women can find fulfillment and belonging at River Valley Church. This season we are going to explore what it means to be rooted in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! You can join this group no matter what age or stage of life you’re in. You also can come at any time! You are always welcome at Sisterhood no matter when you decide to come. Let this be a safe place for you to grow in your relationship with God and build healthy relationships with other women. We can't wait to welcome you!

Leader

Jan Townshend

Sisterhood

Sisterhood Mornings | Crosstown Fall 2023

Crosstown

Monday at 9:30 AM

Ephesians 3:12 says, "In Christ we come before God with freedom and without fear. We can do this because of our faith in Christ." Join us this semester as we look at what the Bible says it means to live in freedom as we study the book of Ephesians. Sisterhood is a group where women can find fulfillment and belonging at River Valley Church. This group will start on Monday, September 25, and will end Monday, November 27. You can join this group no matter what age or stage of life you’re in. You also can come at any time! You are always welcome at Sisterhood, no matter when you decide to come. Let this be a safe place for you to grow in your relationship with God and build healthy relationships with other women. We can't wait to welcome you! Please register each child individually here: https://rivervalley.org/event/childcare-crosstown-4982/

Leader

Breck Storts

Men

Michael Rice’s Small Group

Woodbury

Tuesday at 7:00 PM

Leader

Michael Rice

Men

The Promise Principle | Crosstown | Hope West End – Joe Miller

Crosstown

Wednesday at 7:00 AM

The Promise Principle is a powerful tool to teach men how to hear the voice of God through reading the Bible. It calls men to a daily God connection in which He speaks clearly through His Word and promises transformation, power, and direction in our everyday lives, (Romans 12:2, 2 Peter 1:3-4). Each week we will meet on Wednesday mornings at 7:00 AM, at Hope Breakfast Bar in West End. We will read through and discuss the Bible chapter for that week together from a reading plan developed by the national Promise Principle team.

Leader

Joe and Karen Miller

Men

Intentional Fatherhood

Apple Valley

Wednesday at 7:00 PM

We live in a world that alone will not produce Godly men. Our children, and more specifically our sons, are culturally acclimatized to "never grow up" and live the life of a boy in a man's body. Living this first hand with my own son, I refuse to let the world dictate his future outcome. The goal of this group is for a small group of men to "intentionally" disciple our sons to become the Godly men the Lord calls them to be. Utilizing Jon Tyson's book "The Intentional Father" as a guide, this is a men's group for fathers of boys between the ages of 12-19 who are interested in helping their boys step into becoming a man of God. (AMAZON Link: https://www.amazon.com/Intentional-Father-Practical-Courage-Character/dp/0801018684)

Leader

Jason Rost

MenPromise Principle