Rooted Experience
Find answers to your big questions in a safe, non-threatening environment. It’s about you building a relationship with Jesus.
Sunday Morning
This is a group of men and women of all ages that meet at the Minooka Campus. This diverse group loves people right where they are and welcomes everyone regardless of their history. This Sunday morning group discusses books of the Bible and supports, loves and takes care of each other.
Fam Blitz
No Perfect Families Allowed
Prayer Sunday
This group meets and prays for the world, nation, city, community, leadership, church prayer requests, every space in the church and every chair. You do not need to sign-up, just show up at the Minooka Campus and go to the meeting room attached to the church office. Prayer is important. It’s a time for you to talk to God. We encourage you to talk to Him as your friend. Tell Him what’s in your heart, what you’re thinking, feeling and struggling with. He wants to hear it all. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. -Mark 11:24 In addition to this Sunday morning group, another way you can connect in prayer is to jump on a weekly call on Wednesday nights, 7:00 PM. Call 515-606-5327 and enter 605392#. Pray out loud, or listen and pray silently. Everyone is welcome – you do not need to be an attendee of The Village. “I am a true believer in the power of prayer and with all that’s happening in the world around us, I invite you to join me in becoming a great Prayer Warrior. This is someone who is willing to commit to daily, heartfelt prayer for others and is willing to pray alone, in pairs, or in groups.” Lilye Sease, Prayer Pastor Read More About Prayer Why Hearing From God Can Be Hard Pray With Purpose When Life Doesn’t Go According To Plan
Pulse Students Kick-Off
We can’t wait to see all of our students back at it!
Family Sunday
This Sunday morning family group is a laid-back community of couples and families who come together to explore the Bible, grow in their faith, and strengthen relationships. The group discussions are based on topics from Rightnow Media and often follow along with Sunday message plans. Group starts with delicious food, connecting and then thought-provoking discussions. Plus, this group loves to have fun and frequently organizes activities for both adults and kids.
Family Sunday
This Sunday afternoon family group provides a casual, fun, and encouraging atmosphere. Age range is mid 30’s – 50, and they all have kids in a similar age range (8-14), so they are in the thick of the busy family life stage with kid activities. The leaders, Derek and Amy, have a heart for hosting and want to encourage others in this life stage to make spiritual growth a priority. The group focuses on the “serious stuff” (Bible study) for about 45-60 minutes with real conversations about culture, managing businesses, and the challenges of raising kids in today’s world. This group will either dive into thought-provoking questions related to our weekly Sunday messages or choose a topical study through RightNow Media. Kids are welcome and usually hang out together while the adults meet. There is no childcare.
Emotional Support Sunday
Do you struggle with anxiety or stress? Do you wonder why your anxiety and stress may be difficult to manage. Has COVID impacted this anxiety or made it worse? Anyone is welcome to join this emotional support group via Zoom. Please email us if you would like to join the group. This group will help you gain a better understanding of how anxiety and stress happen in the brain. Learn about tools to manage stress and anxiety and find healing through hearing other’s lived experience of managing their trauma story. You are not alone, and Christ desires we heal in community.
Ladies Monday
This ladies group is a community of women dedicated to nurturing our spiritual journey and deepening our relationship with God. The weekly study varies from topical exploration to diving into Sunday message discussions. In our group, authenticity reigns supreme – we don’t sugarcoat our experiences and are committed to open and honest conversations about the challenges we face. Our goal is to create a safe, supportive environment where women can freely share, knowing that we’ll uplift and guide each other in a Godly manner. Join us on this empowering journey of faith and growth!
Fill The Tube
Serving is key here at The Village – in fact one of the 3 points to our mission is Life Purpose, and we want to equip you to live out your life purpose and serve others. The Meal Pack is an event where we are partnering with Lifeline Christian Mission to pack 100,000 meals to be sent to hungry families in Haiti.
Young Adults Monday
Food, fun, and friends is what you will find at the Young Adults group. Meet new people, form community and talk about things that are relevant to your generation. Young professionals, college students, young married, and singles ages 18-28 in Minooka/Channahon, Coal City, Seneca and surrounding areas are welcome! This is a social group – a place to come and connect with other people and experience community – a place for food, fun and conversation. You won’t be doing a Bible study here, but you will get a meal, a place that values you, a place to build relationships. Come hang out Mondays, 6:30 PM, at Nate & Rachelle Ferguson’s home in Channahon. If you have any questions, text Rachelle at 815-735-6877. This group will continue to meet through the summer.
Spiezio Monday
This Monday group is for people at any stage of life! Check it out for a diverse range of studies, including Sunday message-based sessions and deep dives into the Bible. Everyone is welcome in this group no matter what their church background or Bible knowledge is. There is usually food and drinks. This group is more than just study, it’s a warm community experience. No childcare is provided.
Embrace Grace
The Embrace Grace group provides emotional, practical, and spiritual support for young women who find themselves in an unexpected pregnancy. The mission is to be a safe and nonjudgmental place for these young women when they find out they are pregnant, instead of the last place they are welcomed because of shame and guilt. It is a 12-week Bible-based support group that teaches about God’s love and grace. At the end, the girls get a baby shower to honor them for choosing life and to help provide for their baby’s needs. The Fall 2024 Semester will run on Mondays from August 26 through November 11. For more information, visit embracegrace.com. Watch Testimonials
Bonomo Tuesday
Welcoming and open environment for married couples that encourages community, prayer and following the word. This group will study using series discussion guides from weekly Village services as well as other Christian studies. The group meets at a home in Morris and there is no childcare, but children are welcome.
Fall Fest
You’re invited to a day of family fun as we celebrate the fall season and come together as a community.
Moms In Prayer Tuesday
This prayer group is for moms, grandmas, aunts, sisters; the caretakers of any child from Kindergarten through High School in Minooka and Channahon School Districts. They pray for students, teachers, staff and schools during the school year. Childcare is not provided. This group is on break for the summer.
Isaiah 61 Tuesday
For men and women 18 and older who are in a season of struggle. Using the Scripture from Isaiah 61 as a guide, the goal of this group is to bring beauty from ashes and bring rest for the weary pointing to the Bible for answers. This is a safe, no-judgement zone for support and a shoulder to lean on. This group will study Scripture surrounding spiritual warfare and will also participate in message based studies. *This is a NON-PROFESSIONAL support group from a church family that loves you. Participants with clinical struggles are encouraged to seek professional support outside of this group.
Rooted Minooka Wednesday
Rooted is a 10-week life-changing experience where you will connect with God, the church, and your purpose. You will learn and practice 7 rhythms essential to a healthy relationship with Jesus and build strong roots in the truth of God’s Word, the Bible. Get answers to your big questions in a safe, small group environment. We all have questions – it’s normal, it’s okay, and we are here to equip and help you as we work through those questions together. So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. Colossians 2:6-7 Sign-Up This group experience is for new believers and those that have been around church all of their life. It’s for those that are doubting and those that consider themselves to have a strong faith. Each week will equip you to go deeper and explore more, so you can love Jesus, love others, and help others find and follow Jesus. ROOTED GRADUATES HAD THIS TO SAY… When I started, I felt like I had no purpose. I was lost and felt empty. After Rooted, I felt fully forgiven, seen, and loved by God. I was drowning. No faith, no trust, just brokenness before Rooted. After I opened my heart to Jesus! I’m pursuing a real relationship with Him. He pulled me out of the water. My ‘aha’ moment was when I realized the enormity of God’s grace. He loves me the way I love my own children. When I started taking time to read the Bible, pray, sit quietly, and LISTEN, I began to hear God. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS I don’t know much about God or the Bible. Is Rooted for me? Yes! This experience will provide a strong foundation as you begin to learn more. If I don’t attend The Village Christian Church, can I still do Rooted? Yes! This is for anyone who would like to grow closer to God and establish deeper roots. If I’m married or dating, is this something I should do with my partner? It would be great to experience Rooted together, but if that’s not possible, please do not let that stop you from being part of it now. You can always go through the experience a second time when your partner is available. Is there childcare? Yes! We have childcare options at most sessions. You’ll see more on this when you register. How Do I Register? Sign-Up
Men’s Wednesday
This Wednesday Men’s Lifegroup is for men of all ages who are looking to further their relationship with Christ and have fun while doing it. Whether you have been raised in the church, or just getting started, this group has a place for you. The Bible is our guide as we have good discussions on how it can strengthen us as men. The group meets Wednesday nights at the Minooka Campus.
Ladies Wednesday
This Wednesday ladies group loves to welcome new people. All ages are welcome, and it’s a great group for stay at home moms with kids in school or older kids. This is a great option if you’re just starting out in your relationship with Jesus. You do not need to know a lot about the Bible to be part of this group. The ladies support and encourage each other through challenges, with an emphasis on prayer and scripture. Group lasts 1 1/2 hours and starts with a welcome, a brief check-in on how everyone is doing, and then the ladies open their Bibles to see what God’s Word has to say about the day’s discussion. The focus is making sure we keep God at the center of all the good and the struggles. Group time is wrapped up with prayer requests and closing prayer time. These ladies love Jesus! We love kids, but this group does not have childcare available.
Second Halfers Wednesday
The Second Halfers group is for 50’s and up in age. We have a potluck breakfast from 10-10:30 AM, then do a Bible study and game from 10:30-11:30 AM. Lots of fun and learning happens here. Come and enjoy great food and community! The monthly get-togethers typically have 20–30 people coming from all kinds of church backgrounds. You will be welcomed whether you’re new to church or have been around for a while. You do not need to attend the church to join in the fun. We encourage you to invite your friends!
Defending Christian Faith Wednesday
Have the confidence you need to answer questions that a non-believer would ask about Christianity. This group provides tools to anyone who wants to learn how to share their testimony of faith with others, especially non-believers who may have questions about faith. They share ideas and have question and answer sessions based around defending the truth of Christian faith.
Tripp Thursday
The Thursday group is a comforting space where people of all walks of life come together. We’re a mix of single and married adults, each on our unique paths. Our discussions usually take off from the Sunday messages, which provide us with food for thought throughout the week. We talk about things that helps us grow, understand ourselves, and face life’s challenges. But what really stands out is how we catch up on each other’s weeks. It’s like a support system where we share our ups and downs, offering encouragement and a listening ear. We all agree that having this kind of community makes a positive impact on our lives. This lifegroup meets from 6:45-8 pm. The group does not serve food and no childcare is offered.
D-Group CrossFit Bible Study Thursday
If you want to dive deeper into scripture and give Jesus a more active part of your life, this group will help you do that! Have you grown weary of surface-level relationships? Do you want to understand and love the Bible instead of feeling intimidated or confused? Do you long for community to challenge and encourage you in living out the Bible? This will be a place to memorize scripture, pray with and for each other, and get into scripture in a way you may have never experienced. You will learn a lot! This group for men & women of all ages and stages of life. We will follow 6-week studies by Tara-Leigh Cobble (think Bible Recap, but this is different). There are 4 each year. New members are welcome every six weeks, but if a session has already started, you will start new with the next 6-week study. If you’ve done the Bible Recap and want to apply the Bible into your daily life, this group is for you! The D Group website calls this group “The CrossFit of Bible Studies.”