Willow Small Groups
Nothing is better than community, especially during increased times of isolation when safe spaces to process, grow, and learn are hard to come by! We believe the intentional relationships you find in a small group are the ideal place to truly belong, celebrate the joys of life, weather the storms together, and become who God made you to be.
Here's how to get started!
Lead a Group
Do you want to create a space for people to connect and grow? Consider leading a small group for a season! We'll provide all the tips, training, and support you need.
New Small-Group Leader Training
Welcome! We’re so glad that you’re interested in becoming a Small Group Leader! Groups exist to foster Christ-centered communities, where every person of Willow Creek can belong to a small group and be supported as a follower of Jesus. The Groups team is committed to helping your small group thrive as you live out what we call “The 4 C’s”. We believe a healthy, Christ-centered Small Group thrives when it displays a combination of these 4 components:
Once you’ve filled out the Small Group Leader Interest Form and heard back from your Groups Pastor, you can watch these 5 short videos which will equip you to lead a Small Group.
Want to hear more?
You may also listen to this Group Life Podcast called “An Introduction to the 4 C’s of Small Group Leadership” Click here to dig in.
Small Groups
Find your circle in the city!
In this season of social distancing, many are experiencing separation and isolation! We were not created to do life alone – especially during a pandemic! We believe it is vitally important that we all experience authentic community with others! We want our community groups to be an answer - irresistible environments where you can belong (find your people) and become (understand your purpose)! Check in to a group today – we would love to have you join us!
To learn more about Community Life at Willow Chicago email Amy Gowans.