Ministries and Classes
Northwoods offers a wide variety of ministry groups and programs carefully planned to help you grow.
Core Classes
Four Steps to Join the Team
Take your next steps towards connection, membership, and service. If you're new to Northwoods, this is the place to start.
Alpha
Got questions? Get answers to life's big questions as you explore what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ.
Get Free
Learn God's promises for a life of true freedom and healing from physical, emotional, and spiritual issues.
Doing What Jesus Did
The Christian life is meant to be lived full of power and purpose, and there's no better way to get yourself ready.
Children & Students
Discoveryland
From birth through elementary school, children's ministry nurtures kids and equips parents.
Quest
A lot of things change for students in middle school, but Quest is a solid and safe place for growing and having fun.
Converge
Fill the teen years with good friends and God-focused fun! Games, events, worship, and groups make all the difference.
GRO
GRO is a ministry for college-aged young adults to connect with God and others through live worship, biblical teaching, and other group activities.
Adult Groups
Small Groups
Connect with like-minded people and pursue Jesus together. Pray for one another and enjoy the journey!
Men
God knows you have what it takes to be the man he designed you to be! He also knows you can't go it alone.
Women
Grow deeper in relationships with God and with other women through learning, discussion, prayer, and fun.
20s & 30s
Enjoy experiences and activities that will help you get connected with other single or married people.
55+ Adults
Retirement is just the start of the second half! God has prepared you with experience and wisdom to share.
Life Help
Support Groups
There is a season for everything. In every season, we need to be surrounded by people who will care for us and build us up.
Parenting & Families
Parenting can be tough. That's why we partner with parents and families to build spiritually healthy homes.
Marriage
Strong marriages are the glue that holds society together. God has a lot of good advice about them.
Finances
Become a better steward of your resources and find peace in your finances by handling money God's way.
Pastoral Care & Assistance
Sometimes you just need a bit of help to meet some needs, or a friendly visit when you're not well. We can help.
Outreach & Missions
Global Reach
Intentionally focused work with effective ministry organizations enables us to make a difference around the world.
Local Impact
With our high-impact partners, we help people in the communities around with our talents and resources.
School of Ministry
Pursue your passion for growing God’s Kingdom through this highly experiential leadership pipeline.
The Surge Project
We want to see churches filled and the gospel shared—not only in our region, but across the globe!
Operation Christmas Child
Simple gift boxes open the hearts and minds of children and families worldwide to know about Jesus.
Resources & More
Connections Bookstore
Discover books, Bibles, music and more at the bookstore. Get materials intended to help you learn, grow, share, and worship.
Creative Communications
The music, technical, production, media, and communications teams work together to create an excellent worship experience on all of our campuses.
Pray First Booklet
Learn how to become a people of prayer and look forward to prayer through guidance in developing your prayer life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have questions about practices at Northwoods? Find your answers here!