South Barrington is Willow Creek's main campus.
You're not alone. We all experience seasons of challenge, difficulty, or sorrow. Whatever your circumstance, Willow offers resources that can help.
Get help with basic needs like food, clothing, job training, transportation through the C.A.R.S. Ministry, ESL, and more.
Sometimes storms come, on winds of job loss, accident, illness, financial stress, or a collision of multiple fronts. Willow Creek is here to help.
Engage in relational workshops and resources; speak with a pastor for spiritual questions, next steps, counselor referral, or prayer; plan a funeral; and more.
Attend a weekend service or event, grow through one of our workshops, or join a vibrant community.
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Explore services, workshops, and classes that can help you grow with God and others.
Find the program, event, or resource that interests you.
Make a difference with your time by volunteering in a role that fits your God-given gifts, interests, and talents.
Willow's Compassion & Justice ministries fight local and global poverty and injustice.
We have the privilege of partnering with God's work in the world by using our gifts and resources through the local church.
Whether you're new to Willow and want to explore or you've been around a while and want to go a little deeper, you've picked a good place to start.
Experience Willow Creek firsthand at one of our many regional churches in the Chicago area—or online at willowcreek.tv.
Welcome! We’re thrilled you’re exploring what it means to be part of the 2:42 Community at Willow Creek Community Church. Below, you’ll see the three primary ways people can choose to belong here. Joining the 2:42 Community is a significant step toward integrating into the life of the church. Explore the information in this complete 2:42 Guidebook to help you get to know Willow Creek as your potential church home.
If Willow Creek is your home church and you can declare the following, then 2:42 Community is for you.
1. I am a follower of Jesus.
2. I have been baptized since becoming a Christian.
3. I have read and accept what Willow Creek believes (Statement of Faith, Five Gs, and Elders’ Position Papers).
4. I agree not to be divisive.
5. I want to help build this church by using my gifts and resources for God.
Those who are part of this community have read and signed the Willow Creek Leadership Covenant, completed a leadership interview, and declared the following:
1. I am part of the 2:42 Community.
2. I commit to leading a spiritually surrendered life.
3. I commit to displaying a Christlike attitude in every interaction.
4. I model a whole-life commitment to the church’s beliefs, values, and strategies.
5. I commit to pursuing a life above reproach.
6. I commit to giving God my best as I serve and lead in my current role(s).
Please connect with your pastor or ministry leader in your area to discuss next steps.