Ministries and Classes
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.
More Classes
Get equipped for your spiritual journey.
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.
Parenting & Families
Parenting can be tough. That’s why we partner with parents and families to build spiritually healthy homes.
Freedom & Prayer
Get Free
Discover the keys to true freedom as you learn to let go of the past and the things that hold you back.
Prayer
Listen & talk to God, seek wisdom & healing, and call out on behalf of others—prayer is our direct connection with God!
Prayer Resources
Learn more about having a life of prayer and find prayers organized by topic.
Bible Reading Resources
Read through the Bible in one year with these different reading plans!
Fasting Resources
Draw closer to God through fasting and increased time spent in worship and prayer.
Adult Groups
Small Groups
Connect with like-minded people and pursue Jesus together. Pray for one another and enjoy the journey!
Men's Groups
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's Groups
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+ Connection
Retirement is just the start of the second half! God has prepared you with experience and wisdom to share.
Life Help
Support Groups
In the hardest seasons, we need to be surrounded by people who will care for us and build us up.
Pastoral Care & Assistance
Sometimes you just need a bit of help to meet some needs, or a friendly visit when you’re not well.
Marriage
Strong marriages are the glue that holds society together. God has a lot of good advice about them.
Baptism
If you’ve said “Yes!” to Jesus, baptism is your next step!
Church Planting and Missions
Domestic Church Planting
Northwoods is committed to seeing new, “Word and Spirit” churches planted.
Global Church Planting
We want to see churches filled and the gospel shared—not only in our region, but across the globe!
Local Missions
With our high-impact partners, we help people in the communities around with our talents and resources.
Global Missions
Simple gift boxes open the hearts and minds of children and families worldwide to know about Jesus.
More Resources
Finances
Become a better steward of money and find peace in your finances by handling money God’s way.
Volunteer
Find your ministry in the church and your mission in the world!
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have questions about practices at Northwoods? Find your answers here!