Riverside Global

The mission of Jesus is unmistakebly clear: "Go into all the world and make disciples of all nations..." We know that Jesus wants His church to share His love with people next door, and also those on every continent, from all ethnicities and language groups. At Riverside this passion is lived out through our relationships with Christian & Missionary Alliance (C&MA) partners in West Africa and Mexico. We also support the C&MA's Great Commission Fund which enables over 700+ international workers in 70 countries to assist local churches to start new churches and help people become fully devoted followers of Jesus. 

Riverside Global weekend - October 25-27, 2024

We are excited to celebrate Riverside's global impact! Join us this weekend as we learn what God has done through Riverside's partnerships across the globe. Our guest speaker on Sunday this year is Bob Fugate. Bob has served 24 years in Santiago, Chile before being redeployed by the Alliance to Guadalajara, Mexico in 2014. They currently serve in a multi-campus church, planting 5 churches by 2025 in the Circle of Silence. Through the generosity of Riversiders who continue to PRAY, GIVE & GO, we are seeing God transform lives around the world. Also joining us this weekend is Joanna Gregg, one of our Envision partners from Guinea, West Africa. Joanna has served previously in Burkina Faso since 2011, but moved with the Griffins in 2019 when they launched Envision Guinea. She will be joining us on Sunday at the Buffalo Campus and at Meet & Greet events on Friday and Saturday.

Meet & Greet EVENTS with Bob Fugate & Joanna Gregg

Join a smaller group of Riversiders to hear stories of what God is doing in through our partnership in Guadalajara and Guinea. You'll hear some stories and have a chance to ask questions about short-term teams and the work God is doing in both locations. Must RSVP for this event.

Friday, October 25 @ the Buffalo Campus, 7-8:30pm
Saturday, Oct 26 @ the Sauk Rapids campus, 10-11:30am
RSVP here

Upcoming Short-term Mission Trips

Join other Riverside adults ready to GO with the following teams in 2025:

Mexico Rural Team | Oct 14-21, 2024 | Ministry and evangelism in Paracho and Quinceo outside of Guadalajara | Max of 6 adults | Estimated cost: $1850 (scholarship available) | Applications have closed for this trip

DATE CHANGE: Guinea Ministry Team | Jan 16-26, 2025 | Assist with eye clinics, orphanage, and other area ministry. | Max of 10 adults | Estimated cost: $2775 (scholarship available) | Deadline to apply: October 2, 2024 

Germany Kids' Day Camp Team | Jan 29-Feb10, 2025 | Assist local team with elementary kids' day camp | Max of 8-10 adults | Estimated cost: $1900 (scholarship available) | Deadline to apply: Oct 16, 2024

Guinea Ministry Team | May 15-25, 2025 | Assist with eye clinics, orphanage, and other area ministry. | Max of 10 adults | Estimated cost: $2775 (scholarship available) | Deadline to apply: Jan 29, 2025

Germany English Camp Team | Jul 31-Aug 11, 2025 | Assist local team with summer English camp with teens | Max of 10 adults | Estimated cost: $1900 (scholarship available) | Deadline to apply: May 2, 2025 (note: must be 20+ years old to apply due to age of campers)

APPLY TODAY!

Note: All trips require a $250 deposit with submission of application; trips are open to adults (18 years old) post high-school unless noted. 

MEXICO HANDBOOK     Guinea Handbook      Germany Handbook

Mexico Details     Guinea Details     Germany Details

Short-Term Missions Trips Informational meetings

Informational meetings will be held to let you know about upcoming opportunities to GO with a Riverside team to Guinea, Guadalajara or Germany in 2025.  Come receive informational packets as well as ask questions from the Missions Team.  Meetings will be held the following days:

  • Sun Nov 3 @ 1:15pm in the Big Lake Cafe
  • Sun Nov 10 @ 12:15pm in the Sauk Rapids Worship Center
  • Tue Nov 12 @ 7pm in the Buffalo Family Room
WATCH THE WHY BEHIND MISSIONS
how Can I get involved globally?

You can get involved with global missions at Riverside as you:

PRAY:  Receive prayer updates from our partners around the world. Email us to sign up to receive monthly email updates.

GIVE:  All our giving to global missions goes through our Fuel for Global Missions Fund at Riverside. As outlined above, we partner with people in West Africa and Mexico, as well as our international workers around the world. Ready to give to the Fuel for Global Missions Fund? You can give here.

GO: We send short-term teams to assist our partners around the world.  As world travel opens up, we look forward to form teams to GO! Learn about our newest partnership is in Guadalajara, Mexico by watching the video below:

where does my giving go?

Riverside Church partners with different teams and a variety of global ministries in West Africa and Mexico and the Great Commission Fund to help us reach people who have not yet had the opportunity to hear about Jesus. Your giving to the Fuel for Global Missions Fund helps support missionaries and their ministries around the world. Ready to partner with us in giving? You can do so on our Give Page.

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