Riverside Global

The mission of Jesus is unmistakably 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, Germany 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: Oct 30-Nov 1, 2026

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 featured partnership on Sunday this year is Burkina Faso.  God is at work as our partners coordinate ministry in Burkina, working with national pastors and representatives on the ground in Burkina. 

John Arnold will be our speaker as he challenges us that Jesus' mission is OUR mission! Come and hear how God is still at work despite terrorists, dispersion and famine. Betty Arnold will be joining Riverside Kids in the Elementary area on Sunday, sharing stories of how God rescues His own. With Meet & Greet events on Saturday, you'll want to make it a priority to engage with our partners while they are with us! How might God be asking you to embrace His mission at this time? Come explore the opportunities He has for you!

Missions Meet & Greet Events

Come and meet our partners from Burkina Faso! John & Betty will be joining us October 30-Nov 1, 2026, and they are eager to meet you (or see you again if you've served on a Burkina Team)! Join us one or more of the following times:

  • Sat, Oct 31 @ 9:30-11am in the Sauk Rapids Foyer | RSVP here
  • Sat, Oct 31 @ 2-3:30pm in the Buffalo Campus Fireside Room | RSVP here
  • Sun, Nov 1 after each service in the Big Lake Café | no RSVP needed - just come and say, "Bonjour!" 

Upcoming Short-term Mission Trips

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 Ministry Team | Nov 7-14, 2026 | Team of 3-5 helping with outreach alongside a medical team (no medical training required). Team will work with local partners and volunteers. | Estimated cost: $2000 (scholarship available) | APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS EXPIRED.
  • Germany Outreach Team | November 16-23, 2026 | Team of 6-8 helping with a Thanksgiving outreach event in Waren. Roles include 3 cooks/meal prep for a Thanksgiving meal, 2 activities coordinators, 1-2 musicians for live music, and a speaker/moderator to bring a Thanksgiving-themed message. | Estimated cost: $2200 (scholarship available) | APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS EXPIRED.
  • Guinea Ministry Team | January 21-31, 2027 | Team of 5 helping with eye clinics, visiting orphanages, schools and helping to teach English with adult students. | Estimated cost: $3400 (scholarship available) | APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS EXPIRED.
  • Germany Retreat Team | May 10-17, 2027 | Team of 6-10 helping with a church retreat for adults, kids and teens in Waren. Adult and teen teaching roles must be approved by Missions Team. Contact Pastor Aaron if you are interested in these roles prior to applying. Additional roles (2) for kids' ministry, adult/kids activities coordinator, adult/teen band members, teen activities coordinator. Estimated cost: $2200 (scholarship available) | APPLICATION DEADLINE: Jan 17, 2027 | Apply HERE.

MEXICO HANDBOOK     Guinea Handbook      Germany Handbook

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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