CONNECT & GROW
this fall
GUESTS | CHURCHWIDE | SMALL GROUPS | MEN & WOMEN | CHILDREN & STUDENTS | YOUNG ADULTS | MARRIAGE | SENIOR ADULTS | CARE
We're continuing to have surprisingly easy-to-start conversations about Jesus all over our city because we are convinced, where God has us is where Jesus is.
Discovery Experience | Beginning Oct. 6
Discovery Experience is an 8-week journey designed to help people answer the question “How is God uniquely calling me to invite people into conversations about Jesus?" Learn more here!
Conversations Training & Lunch | Sunday, Oct. 13
Get ready for an unforgettable experience! As followers of Jesus, we have the most incredible news to share with the world, yet many of us find it challenging to consistently share our faith. We’re thrilled to welcome Doug Pollack to lead us in a powerful, deep-dive training on being bold in having conversations about Jesus. Learn more here!
NEW TO NORTHWEST?
Connect With Us!
Are you new to Northwest? Need some help getting connected? Fill out our connect card so we can help you plug into the life of our church!
Welcome Lunch | Sunday, August 25, October 6, and November 17, 11:45 AM–1:30 PM
New to Northwest? Join us for lunch and learn about the heart of Northwest as you connect with ministers, staff, and others who are new to the church! Catered lunch and childcare available. Let us know you are coming by registering today!
Membership Class | Sundays from September 15 to October 13, 9–10:15 AM
Every Christ-follower is part of the universal Body of Christ (Eph 3:6) and our hope and expectation based upon His Word (James 5:13-16) is that every believer will be a member of the local church.
Through our 5-week membership class, we aim to equip potential members with a solid theological foundation and opportunity to grow in community at Northwest. Learn more here!
WORSHIP • GROUPS • SERVE
connect & grow with our entire church family
Judges | Fall Sermon Series
"In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes." – Judges 17:6
The book of Judges raises a lot of questions. Through a downward spiral of moral decay, the stories in this book can lead us to question even the purpose of the book itself. Are these brutal depictions really necessary, and what lessons can we learn from them? In this cautionary tale, we learn that when God's people forgot His covenant and rejected His guidance, the leaders (and therefore the people, and the society) went from bad, to worse, to ultimate moral corruption that would make anyone's stomach turn. Through it all, God continued to rescue His people by sending a new leader when they finally cried out for help and repented. But the cycle repeated. Judges prompts us to ask ourselves – will God's people finally ask for the King they really need?
Join us on Sundays beginning September 1 each week at 9 or 10:35 a.m.!
Wednesday Night Dinners | Wednesdays starting August 21, 5:15-6:30 PM
Connect with our Northwest community weekly through a casual, family-style dinner on campus in our Christian Life Center (CLC). Dinners are $10 for adults and $5 for children. Learn more here!
Discover how you can serve refugees and join our corporate divine platform*!
Check out our Northwest Community Center website to learn about our fall programs and see where you can serve! Join us as we aid, empower, and invite refugees into new life through Jesus! *Learn more about divine platforms and the vision that drives us as a Northwest church family!
Join a small group!
We believe we are better together by growing in Christ! We have groups that are centered around life stages as well as those that span different generations. Meeting day/time/location vary throughout the week based on each group. Join us at Explore Groups to hear our vision for groups and how to get connected – learn more here!
Explore Groups | Sunday, September 8 and October 20, 10:35 AM
Attend one of our upcoming Explore Groups, to discover what groups at Northwest are like. We want you to experience the unexpected joy of desperate dependence on Jesus as we grow in Christ together. Register here today!
Explore Serving | Sunday, September 22, 10:35 AM – 12 PM
We’re called to be the hands and feet of Jesus and serve inside and outside the church walls. Discover how God has called you to bless others! Learn more here!
MEN & WOMEN
Men's Mentoring Triads
If you’re interested in entering into a life-transforming relationship with other men through intergenerational triads, please fill out the interest form. Triads meet at various times and locations to better accommodate your schedule. Learn more here!
Men's Fall Groups | Various Times & Locations
No man is an island. Even Jesus surrounded Himself with a close group of men. Men’s small groups are where iron sharpens iron. We have groups that meet on our Northwest campus as well as in homes across our city. To begin connecting with other Christian men, register for our Explore Groups event here!
Men's Breakfast | Beginning Thursday, August 15, 7 – 8 AM
Join other men at Northwest the third Thursday morning of every month for breakfast as we discuss what it means to be men of courage in our world today. Hope to see you there! Learn more here!
Men's Pickleball | Sunday, October 13, 4 – 6 PM
Grab a partner and join us for an afternoon of casual pickleball and fellowship with other men of Northwest. This is a great opportunity to invite someone you’ve been having conversations about Jesus with. Learn more here!
Women's Fall Bible Study Groups | Beginning Wednesday, August 28, 6:30–8 PM and Thursday, August 29, 9:30–11 AM
Join us for Bible study, small group discussion, and teaching on the Gospel of Mark as we seek to know Jesus better and follow Him more closely. Find community with other women as we encourage each other to abide in Jesus and grow more like Him. Learn more here!
Women's Empty Nest Group | Wednesdays beginning September 4, 9:30–11 AM
A safe place for women to transition in their identity and role as “mom,” into the uncharted territory of the “Empty Nest.” Come journey with us as we pray, laugh, support each other, and are reminded of our true identities in Christ. Learn more here!
Working Women's Group | Sundays starting September 8, 9–10 AM
Find spiritual encouragement and fellowship with other women who work outside their homes. Each week discussion will center around a study guide from 4word, a faith-based organization serving Christian women in the workplace. Learn more here!
Heart2Heart Women's Mentoring | Various times and locations
We aim to encourage women’s spiritual growth through supportive relationships with sisters in Christ (Titus 2:3-5). Mentoring partners will seek to develop a friendship and encourage each other. Register now to be a mentor or to be paired with one! Learn more here!
Men's Ministry Preview | Wednesday, August 7, 6:30–8 PM
Being a man is about fulfilling a unique calling in this world. Join us for dinner as we talk about all the ways you can discover this courageous calling alongside other men at Northwest. Learn more here!
Women’s Autumn Gathering: Sugar and Dice | Friday, September 27, 6:30–8:30 PM
Enjoy a sweet evening of laughter and meaningful connections with Northwest women while playing a lively game of Bunco! Come roll the dice, eat some delicious dessert, and make some new friends along the way. Learn more here!
CHILDREN & STUDENTS
Children's Midweek | Wednesdays starting August 21, 6:30–8 PM
Midweek is coming back! Each Wednesday night during the fall semester, kids from birth - 5th grade can join us in worshiping Jesus, learning practical lessons about our faith, and building relationships with others! Learn more here!
Parents' Night Out | Friday, November 8, 6 – 8:30 PM
Mark your calendars — Parents' Night Out is coming back! Drop your kids off at the church for an evening of food, games, and fun while you take some time to go on a date, do some shopping, or stay at home and watch a movie. Learn more here!
Children's Baptism Class | Sunday, October 6, 10:35 AM – 1 PM
Is your child interested in baptism? This class is designed to help your kids navigate their big questions and prayerfully take a step closer to making a decision about their salvation and baptism. Learn more here!
Middle and High School Service | Sundays, 10:35 AM
Students meet every Sunday morning in the Theater on campus. Check out our middle school and high school ministry pages for more info and events!
Middle School SWERVE & High School Midweek | Wednesdays, August 21 through November 20, 6:30–8 PM
Our Midweek programs are a Wednesday night gathering of Middle School (6-8 grade) and High School (9-12 grade) where we play games, hang out with friends, win prizes, and learn more about God! This is a great time for connection and growth, so bring your friends and join us each Wednesday this fall. Click here for more info on Swerve and click here for more info on High School Midweek!
Middle School Impact Weekend | Friday, November 15 through Sunday, November 17
We're planning a fun, local weekend where students will stay in host homes and enjoy dynamic worship, biblical teaching, and time in small groups! Students will go deeper in their faith and relationships with other believers. Learn more here!
Family Ministry Promotion Sunday | Sunday, August 11
Promotion Sunday is the day we celebrate children and students moving up to the next class or grade in our ministry. Join us on August 11 for a fun, impactful service planned to celebrate all the new things God is going to do over the next year. Learn more here!
Fall Fun Fest | Sunday, October 27, 5 – 8 PM
Bring your friends and join us for an evening of FREE family fun, right here at Northwest! From inflatables, stage performances, and food, there’s something in store for all ages. More info coming soon!
YOUNG ADULTS
The Well | 1st & 3rd Tuesday each month beginning August 6, 7 PM
Come gather in the Theater on campus with other young adults in their 20s and early 30s at The Well for a time of life-giving worship, fellowship, and teaching. Learn more here!
Small Groups | Various Times & Locations
Grow your community with other young adults by studying the Word of God and doing life together. Groups meet on various days and times to better fit your schedule. Join us at Explore Groups to hear our vision for groups and how to get connected – learn more here!
Summer Shindig | August 23, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Young Adult friends! Join us for our first social as we say goodbye to summer and kickoff our Fall semester. We’ll have food trucks, volleyball, and fellowship. You don’t want to miss out! Learn more here!
Fall Retreat | October 18-20
The young adults are heading to Camp Lakeview for a weekend retreat. You will have a chance to hear from key speakers, spend intentional time with the Lord, and connect with other young adults. We hope you will join us for this unique opportunity to rest and deepen your relationship with God and one another. Early bird pricing of $85 is available until October 1. Learn more here!
MARRIAGE
re|engage | Thursdays beginning August 8, 6:30–8 PM
re|engage a safe place to concentrate on deepening a marriage by bringing couples together to learn about God’s design for marriage and applying biblical principles for building a healthy relationship. It is a marriage-enrichment program not only for couples whose marriages need to be reignited, but also for those who are looking for intentional investment. Learn more here!
SENIOR ADULTS
Senior Adult Bible Study | Tuesdays, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd weeks each month, 10 AM–1 PM
Join us as we discuss topics regarding faith, aging, and the truth of Scripture. Our hope is to grow older, wiser, and more faithful as we study God’s Word together. Lunch is optional for $5; rsvp recommended. Learn more here!
3 Score Monthly Luncheon | 4th Tuesday each month, 11:30 AM–1:30 PM
Senior adults are invited to join us for lunch and a time of encouragement, Christ-centered fellowship, and inspiration. RSVP requested. Learn more here!
CARE
Celebrate Recovery | 12-Step Discipleship Groups
Ongoing groups providing encouragement, support, truth, and community during times of struggle, transition, or ongoing growth. We will meet Thursdays this fall from 6:45–9 p.m in the Christian Life Center. Learn more here!
Grief Share | Thursdays beginning August 22, 6:30–8 PM
Grief Share is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. Learn more here!