Best Summer of Your Life.

This summer, you’ll dive into meaningful discipleship, take on exciting ministry projects, and make amazing memories with a fun, supportive team. Whether you’re exploring a future in ministry or just want to grow spiritually, this summer will be packed with adventure, laughter, and life-changing moments. Our hope is that you have an unforgettable experience that combines purpose, friendship, and lots of fun!

We believe God has a place for all of us in His Great Commission. It is our desire to empower people with a call on their life to go and make disciples of all nations. One way to get real field experience, along with missional education, is to be a part of our River Valley School of Missions.

What are the Schools of Ministry?

  • In the School of Worship, students will experience what it looks like to serve through the area of music and production in the context of a thriving local church. Students will learn the biblical knowledge, heart posture and skills necessary to come alongside other ministries and their campus to create meaningful worship experiences. In addition, students will have access to songwriting and music production opportunities that will help shape future songs with River Valley AGES and River Valley Worship.

  • The Pastoral Leadership track is uniquely crafted to accelerate growth in a student’s spiritual journey, their personal development and in church leadership. Through a combination of academic study and hands-on ministry within a thriving local church setting, students will engage in a wide array of experiences and be equipped to pursue vocational ministry with confidence.

  • Field experience includes the option of one, two or three short-term (6-8 weeks), on-the-field intensives with trusted missionary partners. These intensives include:

    Multi-Religious Context

    • Yogyakarta, Indonesia

      • English Center, Campus Ministry, Int’l Church

      • Cost: $3,500

    Muslim Context

    • Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

      • Frontier Unreached Peoples, Language Learning, Church Planting Team

      • Cost: $6,200

    Secular Context

    • Barcelona, Spain

      • Vibrant International Church, Language Learning, Campus Ministry

      • Cost: $5,500

    It is crucial that along with field experience, students have the opportunity to have strong Biblical and missiological knowledge as a foundation for overseas work. We will be partnering with an accredited, affordable and customizable program through Ministry Studies Online which can be completed on the field. Students will have the opportunity to complete a year of college courses without adding any debt.

    With the use of scholarships, grants and creative housing options, we plan to make this as cost-effective as possible so that when a student completes the program they will be debt-free. Cost includes: language, visas, housing, meals/travel, etc. Additionally, if a student is approved for a two-year overseas serving assignment during the course of their internships, we hope to offer a future $5k field scholarship.

At River Valley, the next generation isn’t just tolerated; it is embraced, championed and loved. Our heart has become “what can we do for you?” rather than, “what can you do for us?” We want you to do more than we ever could. You are right behind us, pushing us forward. Through the Schools of Ministry, we strive to help each student grow through a balance of encouragement, discipleship and development. Our goal is to give you the competency to advance the Kingdom of God and change the world. The best is yet to come!

Pastors Rob and Becca Ketterling

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