Groups - Willow Creek Community Church

Chicago 1347 S State Street, Chicago, IL 60605 Crystal Lake 100 South Main Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 Español 67 Algonquin Rd Auditorio Lakeside (Entrada D), South Barrington, IL 60010 Huntley 38W133 Huntley Road, Dundee, IL 60118 North Shore 2200 Shermer Rd, Glenview, IL 60026 South Barrington 67 Algonquin Rd, South Barrington, IL 60010 South Lake 625 Barclay Blvd., Lincolnshire, IL 60069 Wheaton 900 N. Prince Crossing Rd., West Chicago, IL 60185 Willow Online

We need each other

“Everyone in a group, every group on mission.” To us, that’s more than a catchphrase, it’s a challenge. What would it look like for you to be in connection with people who would engage you spiritually, equip you relationally and empower you towards mission? The best place to start is with Rooted!

Rooted for Willow

Rooted is a 10-week discipleship experience where you’ll learn foundational Christian beliefs, read stories from the global church, and practice spiritual rhythms for daily life that will carry well beyond the set experience. Whether you have a small group already or are looking to join one, you’ll experience Rooted in community and learn from the lives and stories of others.

Our next session starts January 29, 2023.

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Join a Group

You can use this tool to help search for a group. We list all our groups online so you can hopefully find a group that works for you! Whether it’s by campus, stage of life, or day of the week, GroupFinder will help list all the groups that are accepting new members.

Still can’t find a group?

We’re sorry! Our hope is to provide as many groups as possible but sometimes we’re not able to meet every need.

Since we often add new leaders to Group Finder, we encourage you to check back or connect with a Groups Pastor below.

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Leading & Resources

Lead a Group

Are you a natural connector? Do you love organizing and facilitating community? Chances are, group leadership is for you!

We want to be known for loving people well, and we can’t do that without you.

Group leaders create spaces for connection and growth. You have the opportunity to be a part of a large team that focuses on fostering Jesus centered communities.

You won’t do it alone either. You’ll have access to tips, trainings, coaching and pastoral staff to guide you along the way.

I’m interested!

Leader Resources

COMMIT | CONNECT | CONFESS | CHALLENGE

The Groups Team is committed to helping you lead a group that lives out what we call “The 4 C’s.” We believe a healthy, Christ-centered group thrives when it displays a combination of these four components.

Watch the short videos linked below to learn more about the 4 C’s as well as ways to maintain a physically and emotionally safe environment for your group members.

Group Guides

We offer small group discussion guides to help you and your group intentionally connect and go deeper. Our weekly guide is based on our weekend messages, and our universal guide can be used with any message. Both include icebreaker questions, discussion questions, and suggestions for ways to apply the learning throughout the week. We invite you to customize them to meet the needs of your particular group.

If your group is looking for a more in-depth study of Scripture, please use our Inductive Bible Study.

Click here to see recent Weekend Group Guides.

Click here for the Universal Group Guide.

Click here for our Inductive Bible Study.

The Guides are also available on the Willow App!

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