our vision

Our Care & Support Ministry exists to glorify God by teaching God’s people the tools needed to: teach others to walk with God; to bring deep restoration to the brokenhearted; to receive and impart God’s intimate counsel; and to battle the spiritual darkness that holds people captive and prevents their complete freedom in Christ. 

Pastoral counseling

River Valley provides short-term Pastoral Counseling for people who attend River Valley.

Professional Counseling

River Valley works closely with various Professional Counselors in our community, some who work out of our staff offices.  For our Christian counselor referrals list, click here.

Marriage/wedding ministry

River Valley offers Pre-Marital Mentoring and Counseling as well as Wedding services.  For information please contact Rod Schaubroeck here.

care and support groups

We offer the following Support Groups that deal with real life issues such as healing our past hurts, breaking free from old patterns, help for co-dependency, setting boundaries in our relationships, etc:

River Valley Resources

  • Anna’s Ministry - Widow Support (60+) Contact Dana here with questions or register here.

  • A Widow’s Journey - Check our Specialty Life Groups page for details.

  • Band of Brothers This men’s fellowship group is designed to challenge men to grow in their walk with God, to become stronger, more authentic disciples of Christ. We meet every first Saturday of the month at 7:30am at the Redwood Campus in Room R-112.

  • Cancer Support Contact Carol Meyer at 541-787-7834 with questions or register here.

  • Helping Hands Ministry For the elderly, disabled, widows, and single moms. Fill out the request form here.

  • Kindred Moms A place of grace, hospitality, and encouragement. Where Mom’s can flourish as they connect in intentional relationships with Jesus and one another.  We meet the last Saturday of every month from 10-11:30am in E-204 at the Downtown Campus. Child Care offered for ages 1-10 by request to kindredmomsrivervalley@gmail.com. Join anytime by registering here. Free to join - participants to purchase book from facilitator.

  • Men of Purity Men Of Purity: Defending Purity in a Pornographic Age is a Specialty Life Group focused on staying away from inappropriate material and thoughts. It will be a practical approach to Biblical accountability. 1st Sat of each month 9-10:30am, Starting Jan 4 - Dec 27 at the Redwood Campus Cafe.

  • LGBT Families/Friends Support Group Contact Adam and Renee here for more information.

  • Untying the Knots of the Heart Untying the Knots of the Heart is a small-group discipleship journey that God uses to help women face their struggles, identify the root causes of their pain, and find new freedom & joy in Jesus Christ. Contact Diana Hankins at 909-904-3349 if you have questions.

  • Walking Through Grief This group is for women who are grieving the loss of their husband or partner. The class will be using a faith-based book and discussion to help one another navigate the valley of the shadow of death and better understand the grieving process. Check our Specialty Life Groups page for the next class.

SUPPORT GROUPS (other Churches & organizations)

  • Celebrate Recovery Addiction Support Held at Parkway Christian Center. Anyone with a hurt, habit, or hangup is welcome to go to the Parkway Fellowship Hall on any Thursday at 6pm. If interested, contact Krista Wehking at (541) 244-0721.

  • Divorce Care Support Held at Parkway Christian Center. You can register here. Classes begin Feb 11. Call Parkway office for more info at (541) 479-2639.

  • Emotional Skills Group Hosted by Options of Southern Oregon. Attend in-person or via Zoom. Mondays @ 1pm @ Hillside Center or Zoom ID: 966 4444 5300 with Password: 361678. Wednesdays @ 1pm @ Hillside & Bryson Centers or Zoom ID: 914 4280 4754 with Password: 432424. Must be 18 or older. Call 541-476-2373 for more info.

  • Grief Share Find a local group here.

  • Pregnancy and/or Post Abortion Support Contact the Pregnancy Care Center at (541)-479-6264.

specialty life groups

Each Life Group season we offer various Specialty Life Groups that address additional topics related to real life care and support issues. To read more or to sign up for a River Valley Specialty Life Group, please visit our Specialty Life Group page.

VISITATION

Would you like someone from our leadership team to visit a loved one in the hospital, or at home? Please contact Rod at 541 476-7761 or email Mandy by clicking here.