Talking Church Episode 135: This week’s episode is Dr. Allen Tennison’s breakout session from River Valley Conference talking about the theology of work and rest. He elaborates on the importance of work in Christian theology, emphasizing that work is not merely a task to be avoided or escaped but an extension of God's work

Talking Church Episode 134: This week's episode is Pastor Terry Parkman's breakout session from River Valley Conference. He emphasizes the need to adapt ministry and educational models to engage effectively with Gen Alpha, who are growing up in a world dominated by rapid technological advancements.

Talking Church Episode 125: On this week’s episode Logan is joined by Pastors Drew Snead and Katie LeBlanc. They discuss innovative strategies to engage parents in their children's spiritual journey. Katie and Drew share practical methods that help bridge the gap between church and home, ensuring parents are equipped to lead and nurture their children's faith.

Episode 35: Welcome back to Talking Church! We are joined today by Pastor Gabi O'Rourke, our Lead Youth Pastor, and Andrew Snead, our Lead Go Kids Pastor, who break down their areas of Next Gen Ministry, and how we run our Next Gen play here at River Valley. Gabi & Andrew dive into the similarities and differences of their ministries, and they share the practical side of their ministries, as well as what is on their minds as they look toward the future of Next Gen ministry that lies ahead of us!

Here is the link to the "We Are" resources that Pastor Andrew discussed in the episode! https://www.dropbox.com/sh/v85zm9updl0byds/AAD7Tm46jfwbjWylIy1vsitja?dl=0

And here is the link to our Kids Ministry Resources on Open Network! https://open.life.church/partners/river-valley-network/categories/303-elementary

Episode 34: Logan and Pastor Rob sit down to discuss the season of uncertainty that we all are feeling right now. With inflation rising, the country at odds, and various markets falling, it can be difficult to find the courage to continue running the mission that God has called you to do. Pastor Rob shares the various "crises" that he has had to lead through over the years, and how we can practically prepare for them. Listen now with your key leaders, and prepare you and your church for all that the world will try to throw your way!

Episode 33: Listen in this week as Nathan Finochio and Logan dive deep into theology, the Bible and how our beliefs in it differ in culture's beliefs today, and how that relates to pastoring through these times with topics that can be difficult to navigate. Nathan gives clear insight on staying biblically literate as we navigate these questions that our world is asking, and why following the instructions of the Bible is the best way to live. Grab some friends and we pray this episode blesses you as you navigate through these topics in your life!

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! 

Episode 31: Services are such a crucial aspect of many of our ministries. Whether it be a Sunday service for your congregation, a worship service dedicated to seeking after God, or a big Christmas Eve service where families gather together under candlelight. Services are important, and much ministry happens before, during, and after service time. Aaron Johnson, our Local Creative Pastor, and Caleb Moore, our Production Lead, break down what goes through their minds as they map out each service here at River Valley. They discuss the audience, the worship moments, the unity needed between all working parties, and so much more. Listen as they share on their passion for service moments, as this influences your incredible services to come!

Episode 30: On today's episode, we are joined by two of our 500 missionaries! Our "bullseye" at River Valley is to send out 500 missionaries from our church into the field. Our heart is global, and we are living to reach the lost! This family is passionate about reaching the buddhist world, and they share their testimony of their calling, their road to the field, the support they need, and the realness of what it feels like to be on the field. Listen now & join us in prayer as we learn about world missions, and pray for God to move in your congregation's heart! 

Episode 29: River Valley Church's newest campus pastors Kaleb & Autumn Graham join us from Maple Grove, Minnesota, to discuss their journey to launch our newest campus in this past year! Maple Grove opened in the Spring of 2022, and the preparation leading to that date was nothing short than dedication, tenacity, and boldness, all covered by prayer. Has God given you the dream to plant a church or launch a campus someday? Listen and learn from these amazing pastors who are walking out that path now!

Episode 28: Pastor Rob Ketterling joins us again for a conversation on running efficiently in ministry while finding Godly rest. Resting as a Christ follower should be different from the world's interpretation, and for those in the ministry, resting should definitely look different. Logan and Pastor Rob discuss method's of rest that haven't worked, and they share the ways that do work for them now in their current seasons of life! Join in as we better ourselves for tomorrow by resting in the right ways today!

Episode 27: Dr. Barnabas Mtokambali joins us for today's episode all the way from Tanzania! Dr. Barnabas is the leader of the Assemblies of God Tanzania, and he doesn't just have a vision to plant churches, but he is well n his way to plant 40,000 churches throughout Tanzania and Africa. As he breaks down his passion, his call, and his journey, ask yourself, what visions will God make a reality through me?

Episode 26: Tune in on today's episode of Talking Church! We are very honored and excited to welcome our guest this week, Pastor Chris Hodges! Lead Pastor of Church of the Highlands in Birmingham, Alabama, Pastor Chris is here to talk with us about his perspective on the American Church today, how we can grow into being "seeker sensitive," and where he sees us as the church heading in the years ahead. Don't miss this episode, and let this bless you today!

Talking Church Episode 124: On this week’s episode Logan is joined by Dr. Linda Seiler who is the executive director of ReStory Ministries. Linda felt like a boy trapped in a female’s body growing up and she discusses the transformation within her life because of Christian discipleship. 

Episode 25: We are very excited to share with you all one of our highlighted breakout sessions from this past year's River Valley Conference! Our Executive Pastor of Local ministries at River Valley, Pastor Kirk Graham, shared his teaching on what it's like to be "on" in ministry. People are wired differently, and have different levels of communicating, but we believe that whether you are introverted or extroverted, you can still bring your best self when it comes to your ministry as you work with your team, congregation, and the community to help bring lift and encouragement to all! This episode would be great to listen to with your team, pastors, and volunteers, as you learn how to use your individual strengths to bring joy and build lift in your church!

Episode 24: One important aspect of operating a church involves the buildings where you are located! River Valley Church's lead executive pastor, Chris Book, and River Valley's director of infrastructure, Lou Hernandez, help break down the importance of maintaining the facilities in which the church operates. They discuss some of the building projects that River Valley has had to tackle, some of the building purchases that we had to manage, and the spaces that we rent in and how we make the most of those facilities as well. We also get to hear insight on what facilities that they look for when discerning which locations work well when River Valley has planted new campuses! Tune in and get your pen and paper ready!

Episode 23: Pastor Rob Ketterling joins us again as we dive into an incredible conversation about what healthy accountability looks like. We look into accountability with your spouse, family, elders, staff members, your congregation, and more. There is so much happening in our world today, as the enemy is throwing everything at us to try to trip us up, and we need to be equipped with the armor of God in order to stay on mission for Jesus! We hope you feel inspired, informed, and ready to live with accountability in place! 

Episode 22: We have a very special guest with us this week on Talking Church! Pastor Dominic Yeo, General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God of Singapore & Senior Pastor of Trinity Christian Centre, joins us to talk about how he built his church with a Kingdom mindset. Trinity Christian Centre is one of the top missions giving churches in the world, and Pastor Dominic gives practical insight on how to cultivate this level of generosity in your own church, no matter your location or your size! 

Episode 21: Sit in for a conversation with Pastor Rob Ketterling and Pastor Kirk Graham as we discuss how River Valley operates as a multi-site church. Hear about our experiences, and exciting insight for you and your team. Whether you are a big church, a small church, or already multi-site, this episode will inspire you and give you practical tips on how to run a healthy church that lives as one church, in multiple locations!

Episode 20: Today we are joined by Pastor Zeus Vital and Pastor Morgan High, our Shakopee Campus Pastor and Associate Campus Pastor! We are diving into how they operate their campus, the responsibilities of the staff, and the leadership values that Zeus and Morgan implement on their team. Take notes and get ready to hear these amazing pastors share how they lead together! 

Episode 19: Every one of us will face a crisis and run into things that we did not plan for at some point. In this episode, Pastor Rob shares how he lead through the unexpected passing of one of our campus pastors. Listen and learn how he was able to focus, minister and lead through this crisis.

Episode 18: This week we are talking with Brandon Murphy, COO at Engiven, Inc., about cryptocurrency and its relationship to the church. Brandon breaks down the process of someone giving cryptocurrency to the church, as well as the many benefits that result in accepting crypto as a method of generosity. 

Episode 18: Pastor Terry Parkman, River Valley's Next Gen pastor, joins us for a second time to further the conversation of the next generation, culture today, and the church. Pastor Terry explains the dynamics of culture today, and how we as a Church can steward what God has given us to reach future generations for Jesus. 

Episode 16: We are joined by Clynt Reddy & Clinton Allen to talk about River Valley's journey of diversity and belonging. 

Talking Church Episode 123: Logan is joined by Pastor Rob on this week’s episode. They talk about the challenges of maintaining religious freedom in today’s culture and the balance between faith and political involvement. 

Episode 15: River Valley's Discipleship Director, Connor Ketterling, joins us on Talking Church. He shares about how River Valley has adjusted our approach to discipleship ministry and best practices to connect your people to their next step in their faith.

Episode 14: Pastor Lindsay Willis, River Valley's Global Project Associate Pastor, joins us on Talking Church. We discuss sending our best onto the mission field, how we prepare missionaries through the MAP Program, and our heart to send out 500 missionaries. To view the River Valley DiscipleU courses, please click this link: rivervalley://app-link/content/ContentSeriesContentItem:b5bc7f10-d9d5-4088-a7d2-6f30d0f33e2e

Episode 13: Pastor Rob Ketterling kicks off season two sharing about the supernatural miracle God did through River Valley's 2021 Miracle Offering and Kingdom Builders giving! Above and beyond the tithe, River Valley gave $10,416,135.00 with over $8 million going to world missions! We wanted to share the miracle of what God did and what we saw this year that took us to another level of generosity!

Join us at our Generosity Accelerators! https://www.rivervalleynetwork.org/generosity/

Episode 12: As we close out the year, Pastor Rob Ketterling shares reflections on 2021 and wisdom on how to set a vision and goals for 2022. 

Episode 11: Today we are joined by New York Times bestselling author of Win the Day, Pastor Mark Batterson. It is hard to stop bad habits, let alone create new good habits.  Mark shares about practical ways to Win the Day. One step at at time in the same direction can lead you to achieving the goals and dreams set before you. 

Episode 10: Today on Talking Church we are joined by New York Times-bestselling author Dr. Preston Sprinkle to discuss sexuality, gender, and the Church.

Episode 9: River Valley's Next Gen Pastor, Pastor Terry Parkman, joins us on Talking Church. He shares about the changing landscape of ministry with our next generation, Gen Z. Pastor Terry shares how we as pastors need to adapt our ministry style to ensure we connect to the hearts and needs of Gen Z. 

Episode 8: Let's talk staff development! River Valley's Director of Operations, Clynt Reddy, and HR & Development Specialist, Keith Peterson, join us on Talking Church to discuss River Valley's staff development journey.  They share practical and thought provoking ideas to apply to your own team.

Episode 7: Bianca Olthoff joins us on, Talking Church, to discuss the power and necessity of resilience in ministry.

Episode 6: Lead Pastor of River Valley Church, Pastor Rob Ketterling, joins us again on, Talking Church! On this episode, Pastor Rob shares insight on how team building is a puzzle, not a tower.

Talking Church Episode 122: On this week’s episode, Logan is joined by Pastor Aaron Burke and his assistant Brandon Martinelli from Radiant Church. They talk about the strategy that has gone into growing Pastor Aaron’s social platform over the last year.

Episode 5: On this episode of Talking Church we are joined by Pastor Kirk Graham as he shares practical encouragements to create a lifting culture in your church. He shares about how you can work in ministry, uphold your values and call to care for people, while also having a ton of fun.

Episode 4: Join us on Talking Church with our Global Pastor, Justin Mack, as we discuss the current state of missions in the church and a new idea we piloted at River Valley called "Virtual Global Teams."

Episode 3: Whether you have a "consistent brand" as a church or not, you still have one. Join us on Talking Church to hear about why having a brand for your church is important, even when Jesus is our number one.

Jimmy & Irene Rollins Marriage Ministry: https://www.twoequalsone.com/

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Episode 1: Join us on Talking Church as we hear from the Lead Pastor of River Valley Church, Pastor Rob Ketterling. In this episode, Pastor Rob shares about the top challenges pastors are dealing with right now, ways to navigate them, and how to transition from eco mode to sport mode this fall.

Talking Church is a podcast hosted by River Valley Network that discusses trends in the church and culture. In each episode, you will learn from ministry leaders on a variety of subjects, develop your leadership skills and break new growth barriers! New episodes drop Tuesdays, starting September 28th. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode!

This week’s episode of the podcast is a message from Pastor Rob that he preached at this year’s ARC Conference. “You can go as fast as you were created as long as you keep your inheritance with you!”

Talking Church Episode 120: On this week’s episode Logan is joined by Pastor Daralee Utecht. They discuss the invaluable lessons learned while serving in various capacities within ministry, emphasizing the importance of humility, service, and recognizing God's calling in every season.

Talking Church Episode 119: Logan is joined by Worship Pastors Ryan Williams and Canaan Baca on this week’s episode. They discuss writing worship music, navigating the tension between authenticity and performance, and if it matters how worship leaders dress. 

Talking Church Episode 118: On this week’s episode of the podcast Logan is joined by Pastor Rob and Joe Anderson. Joe and Pastor Rob open up about their tumultuous journey from estrangement to reconciliation. They discuss the power of forgiveness and the beauty of restored friendships.

Episode 117: Pastor & Evangelist Micah MacDonald sits down with Logan to talk about Generation Z and the importance of understanding who is coming and what is coming as a leader. Pastor Micah brings some startling statistics to the conversation. 

Talking Church Episode 116: This week’s episode of the podcast is a rewind to last year’s River Valley Conference. Nathan Finochio talks about why we exist as a church. We exist to worship God! If you want to watch the video from River Valley Conference you can find it on YouTube!

Talking Church Episode 133: On this week’s episode Logan is joined by Pastor Kirby Sato. Pastor Kirby and Logan discuss Kirby’s upbringing and how the Lord transformed his life. Kirby talks about a divine encounter with Christians who were worshipping on the streets that changed his life.

Talking Church Episode 115: Logan is joined by Alisha Gelhar and Portia Allen, who are the founders of Imago Dei on this week's episode. They discuss the ways that River Valley Church has avoided DEI pitfalls.

"You might not always know what to do, but there is always a way forward!"