Connect Groups
In Oakwood Connect Groups, you will make new friends and grow in your walk with Jesus.
YOUNG ADULTS
Schedule: Sundays | 6 - 8:30 p.m.
Audience: 18 - 28 year old co-ed adults
Leader(s): Chris + Aubrey Adams
Description: The Young Adult Ministry exists to connect young adults to Christ, one another, and the mission of His church. Its goal is to foster spiritual growth, authentic relationships, and active service in the body of Christ.
Location: The Adams' home (Find the address in our directory or by emailing Chris)
Materials needed: study Bible, journal
SENIOR FELLOWSHIP
Schedule: Wednesdays | 10:30 a.m.
Audience: Retirement age, co-ed adults
Leader(s): Judy + Ted Witas
Description: The challenge in every season of life is to realize God’s divine purpose and to be an active participant in His plan. Senior Fellowship at Oakwood embraces the years our holy and gracious God has given us.
Location: Oakwood
Materials needed: Bible, journal
WEDNESDAY NIGHT COMMUNITY
Schedule: Wednesdays | 6:30-8 p.m. (Begins Jan. 14 and ends March 4)
Material needed: Bible and notebook (optional)
On Wednesday nights at Oakwood, families can grow their faith with their peers all at the same time. Student and Kids Ministry are active during Wednesday Night Community with programming for kids Pre-K through senior year of High School.
Great Commission Course
Audience: Co-ed adults
Leaders: Sonja Anderson + Gerrylynn Ferguson
Location: Gathering
Description: Discover God’s heart for the nations! In this new video series presented by Ethnos 360, you will learn how the gospel is advancing among the unreached and be challenged to consider your role in taking Christ’s message to the ends of the earth. What does the Great Commission mean for your life? Additionally, several of Oakwood’s global and local partners will share about their ministry and how you can be involved.
The Most Important Week
Audience: Women
Leader: Jen Wollner + Amanda Penebaker
Location: Northwoods
Description: Together, we will study the week leading up to Jesus’ death and resurrection in the Gospel of Mark (chapters 11-16), also known as Holy Week. Using the inductive Bible study method, we’ll closely examine the Scriptures, discern their meaning, and apply them to our lives. This will be a great study as we enter the season of Lent to understand the riches of Christ’s love for us because of what He did for us!
2 Timothy
Audience: Men
Leaders: Todd Jerdon + Lucas Jensen
Location: Library
Description: We will study the Apostle Paul’s heartfelt letter to a younger leader, with encouragement and instruction in his last days on earth, as he looks to pass on the importance of faith to Timothy. These same words will “fan the flame” of our faith as we too are entrusted to pass on the gospel to the next generation of passionate disciples.
Bread of Life
Audience: Co-ed adults
Leader: Denny VanCleve
Location: Gathering
Description: The Bible uses the image of bread over and over again to show how God is the true giver and sustainer of life. In fact, Jesus even called himself the “Bread of Life” in John 6:35. Even though we humans tend to depend upon all the wrong things (money, power, the approval of others), none of these can truly sustain us. In this video series, we’ll examine the unexpected and life-giving imagery of bread in connection to Jesus’s ministry and learn how to live more dependent lives on the One who truly satisfies.
Just Among Moms
Audience: Moms of children 0-18 years old
Leaders: Lexi Ellis and Carolyn Hulliberger
Location: Meadows
(See description on JAM page)
Cost: $15/year
WOMEN'S GROUPS
Women of the Word
Schedule: 2nd + 4th Wednesdays | 9 - 10:15 a.m.
Audience: Women
Leader(s): Sarah Duwe + Dionne Wilhelm
Description: Build Bible study confidence with practical methods. In the New Year, Women of the Word will be studying the Sermon on the Mount in the Book of Matthew.
Location: Mama D's in Wales
Materials needed: Study Bible, journal, optional "Women of the Word" book ($10 suggested donation or purchase here)
MEN'S GROUPS
Books of the Bible
Schedule: Wednesdays | 7 - 8:30 a.m.
Audience: Men
Leader(s): Rick Mathison
Description: Drop-in Bible study, currently working through Genesis.
Location: Mama D's in Wales
Materials needed: Study Bible, journal
MIGHTY MEN OF GOD
Schedule: Weekdays 5:30 + 6:30 a.m., Saturdays 7 a.m.
Audience: Men
Leader(s): Don Douglas
Description: These groups of men meet regularly to "armor up" with God's Word and prayer. Come when you can!
Location: Oakwood upper level classroom
Materials needed: Bible, journal
JUST AMONG MOMS
Schedule: Wednesdays | 6:30 - 8 p.m. OR Thursdays | 9 - 10:45 a.m.
Audience: Moms of all stages
Leader(s): Lexi Ellis + Robin Whelan
Description: Encouragement for moms through studies like No More Perfect Moms, Sticky Faith, and Confident Digital Parenting.
Location: Oakwood