At Woodridge, we believe that life transformation happens best in small groups (LIFEgroups) and we are committed to seeing every person grow in their faith as they become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. Our LIFEgroup communities are modeled after the Book of Acts, characterized by accountability, servanthood, love and evangelism. We invite you to connect with a LIFEgroup.
Questions?: "Great! If you have any questions, concerns or anything that I can help you with as you are choosing a LIFEgroup, please feel free to contact me. I'd love to assist in any way that I can! If you'd like to contact me or any group leader with specific questions, click on their name or photo to link to their email."
Co-Ed Media Oriented Group Location:The McQinn home in Plymouth Date & Time: TBA Childcare:Having a 2 year old himself, there will be some sort of childcare that the group will work out together Open / Full:OPEN Description & Purpose:"We will be studying all types of media, using it as a tool for scripture study. This will include but is not limited to: movies, music, short films, & TV shows. I'd love for the group to host a 'media night' every 6 weeks at the church and invite others to join us after the 'production,' to involve all participants in an open-air discussion/study. The core idea is to embrace media in our spiritual growth and join others to learn along with us!"
Co-ed Serving LIFEgroup Location:Serving the Plymouth/Wayzata communities, but may also stretch into the greater Twin Cities area Date & Time:This group meets twice a month from Sept. 2007 through May of 2008. Childcare:Will be decided by the group upon formation Open / Full:OPEN Description & Purpose:"Service activities will vary. Ideas to begin with are: babysitting, organizing activities for children, tutoring, assisting adults with life skills, shopping assistance, light construction, car repair, etc. We would love to meet the unique needs of each individual that we, as a group, serve. The intended outcome is that people in the community will get real needs met to see the hands and feet of God (and the love of God) in action. In turn, our servants' hearts are transformed and we grow in community with each other through serving together."
Working Mothers Group Location: Starting at Byerly's Minnetonka (Ridgedale area) until group is established Date & Time: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM Childcare: Will be decided by the group upon formation (first meeting-no childcare) Open/Closed: OPEN Description and purpose: "As a working mother of two young children, I find it can be challenging to balance being a wife, mother, and career/job duties. I would love to meet with other working moms (single or married) and talk, pray, confess and celebrate all of the joys of motherhood. We can be a blessing and support for one another. We can use resources such as the Bible to guide us to be the women God has intended for each of us to be, as a mother, an employee and a daughter of the King."
Co-ed Faith & Fitness Location:The Edge sports training facility in Plymouth Date & Time: Mondays from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. for 8-weeks beginning March 31, 2008. Childcare:Will be decided by the group upon formation Open / Full:OPEN- register online ASAP! - $45 per person/$80 per couple Description & Purpose:"We are a group focused on the care & development of the physical temple, while also building the spirit. We want to give each of us an opportunity to come alongside other believers to become healthier individuals.We start with a 30-minute bible study, followed by a 60-minute gym workout led
by a trainer."Workout attire required.
Men's Group - Boat Builders Location: His home in Maple Plain Date & Time: Wednesday Evenings - Specifics will be determined by group members Childcare: None Open / Full:OPEN Description & Purpose: "This group will be a Bible Study with the specific course to be determined. The winter 2007 project will be to build a boat that will be donated as a fundraiser for missions at Woodridge. Group members will work together on the boat while also working together to build stronger marriages and families through love, protection and Biblical values. We will hold each other accountable for keeping these promises. No boatbuilding or previous woodworking experience is required! This will be a great learning and growing experience for all of us."
Family LIFEgroup Location: Homes of group members in Maple Plain Date & Time: Sunday nights 6-8 PM Begin meeting Sunday, September 16 Childcare: Children are welcome but are not part of the study. Currently no sitter is provided. (Kids ages: 4 yrs - 12 yrs) Open / Full: FULL Description & Purpose: "A Maple Plain community LIFEgroup. We are a family oriented group, supporting each other as we do life together."
The Woodridge Worship Team Co-Leaders: Jay Soule & Larry Carlson Location:WoodridgeChurch Date & Time: Wednesdays from 7-8:30 PM Childcare: None Open / Full:FULL Description & Purpose:"To intentionally live out a life of worship - together."
Women's Group:Moms In Step Location:WoodridgeChurch - Upper Great Room Date & Time: Thursday Mornings (02.28.08 through 05.15.08) from 9:15 - 11:30am Childcare: Yes Open / Full: OPEN - register online Description & Purpose:Attention ALL moms! We have a new group just for YOU! Are you free on Thursday mornings? If so, we would love to meet you. Come for a great time of exercise & fellowship with other moms.
Men's Group:"Quest for Authentic Manhood" Location: Woodridge Church - Classroom 205-207 (upstairs) Date & Time: Thursdays from 7-9 PM - Beginning October 4th Childcare: None Open / Full: OPEN Description & Purpose:"Come join us in learning how to be a man of God this fall with a study of 'The Quest for Authentic Manhood'. This study will focus on what it means to be a man of God, and to challenge each other to become true men in God's eyes. We welcome those who believe they already are following God, for those who are growing in God, for those who aren't sure what it means to follow God, and for those who don't think they need to follow Him."
Women's Group called Common Threads Location:WoodridgeChurch Date & Time:Wednesdays @ 7 PM in the Church offices Childcare:provided for Middle School aged children at the church as well as Treasureland students Open / Full:OPEN Description & Purpose:"Common Threads is a ministry designed to bring together women with the common issure of a spiritually mismatched relationship. The goal is to develop a group of women that meet together on a regular basis and pray for one another. We are open to new women joining our group who are in the same mismatched marital situation."
Couples With Young Children Location:The Wickam's home in Plymouth Date & Time:Every other week on Wednesday nights from 7:15-8:30 Childcare:Children are more than welcome to come and play in the basement with a provided babysitter Open / Full:OPEN Description & Purpose:"Our group will focus strongly on prayer, studying God's word using discussion questions from the previous weeks' sermons, and building strong relationships through social activities."
Mens Group Location:The Lunds cafe at Vicksburg & Hwy 55 (upstairs) Date & Time:7-8:30 on Wednesday nights Childcare: none Open / Full:OPEN Description & Purpose:"We study & discuss topics such as Salvation, Baptism, Spiritual Gifts, Serving and much more, all in a way that is relevant to men."
Co-ed Spiritual Formation Location:They meet in homes Date & Time:Friday nights from 7-9 PM Childcare:Currently there is no childcare provided Open / Full:OPEN - There is room for additional group members up to 20 people Description & Purpose:"The focus of our LIFEgroup will be to study the Bible together and focus on practices that will help you love God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength and to love you neighbor as yourself. We will use a study guide for discussion as well as have teaching times on specific spiritual disciplines. The group will also pray together, serve together, and seek to be accountability partners as we do life together."
Co-ed ALPHA Location:TBA Date & Time:Winter Term (Start date TBA) Childcare:Provided Open / Full:OPEN Description & Purpose:"Alpha is a 10 week outreach course that believers invite non-believers to. For guests, we want anyone who is unsaved, from occultists to "Christians" who have never given their life to Jesus. Each evening includes dinner, a talk and small group discussion. The purpose is to present and discuss the scriptural truths that are undisputed by all Christian denominations, in the hope that the Spirit will lead our guests on a walk to salvation."
Couples Group Location: The Reeves' House (Alternative Houses: Swenson's, or The Donlin's) Date & Time: Wednesdays from 7:00-8:15 pm. Childcare: None Open / Full:FULL Description & Purpose: "We are studying, A Ready Defense by Josh McDowell. The premise of the study is to learn about Defending Christianity for those hard questions asked by skeptics and unbelievers."
Women's MORNING Bible Study on Daniel by Beth Moore Location:WoodridgeChurch Room 204 Date & Time:Tuesday mornings from 9:15-11:30 AM Childcare:None Open / Full:OPEN - register online - $20 per person Description & Purpose: "We will be going through a Beth Moore study on the book of Daniel. The study mainly centers around Lives of Integrity and Words of Prophecy. It shows how individuals can live with integrity in today's self-absorbed society.It is open to all women and is a great way to connect with other women in the church.?
Women's EVENING Bible Study Location:WoodridgeChurch Date & Time: Monday nights from , starting March 3 (for 12 weeks) Childcare: None Open / Full:OPEN - register on line - $15 per person Description & Purpose:"We will be reading the book, Lies Women Believe & the Truth to Set Them Free, by Nancy Leigh DeMoss - Study Guide included. DeMoss sheds light on how we can be delivered from bondage to walk in God's grace, forgiveness and abundant life."
Couples Group Location:The Dotens' home in Maple Plain Date & Time:TBA Childcare:None Open / Full:FULL Description & Purpose:"We are a Bible Study utilizing Bible Study Books to enter into discussion, growth, and accountability with each other. The study we recently completed was 'Knowing God' by JI Packard. The next study is not yet picked and will be determined by the group."
Mens "Travel" Group - (For men who travel or have complicated schedules) Location: 90% online interaction with monthly opportunities to meet as a group - physical location TBA Date & Time: Online weekly posts on topics to respond and discuss when it's convenient for you! Childcare: N/A Open / Full:OPEN Description & Purpose: "If you are a man who travels often or are looking for a way to plug into a group even with a complicated schedule - this may be the group for you. This online based study / accountability group will focus on: becoming better husbands, fathers & men in our community, finding balance between our work and family life, living purposeful Godly lives in the workplace. 'As Iron sharpens Iron, so one man sharpens another.' (Proverbs 27:16-18)"
Co-ed Group Location: Rotating among group members' homes Date & Time: Wednesdays from 7-8:30 PM Childcare: None Open / Full:FULL Description & Purpose:"We are committed as a group to 'Live as children of light - find out what pleases the Lord. Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.' (Ephesians 5:8-11) Together we learn, support, build each other up, pray together, and arm ourselves to do this work in our private and public lives. Specific topics and study materials are determined by the group."
Couples Group Location:The Hamilton's home in Plymouth Date & Time:Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 PM beginning September 5 Childcare:None Open / Full:OPEN there is room for 1 more couple to join! Description & Purpose:"We will be going through a book study on 'The Five Love Languages,' by Gary Chapman."
Adult LIFEgroups are not the only groups that you can join! Woodridge Young Adults offer LIFEgroups as well. If you are interested, please click on the image to go directly to The Exchange Lifegroups page for more information and to sign up.
