Big Groups at Church

Do you ever wonder how people can make friends and become growing followers of Jesus Christ in a big place like Wooddale Church? One answer is Big Groups at Church.

Big Groups serve as a connecting point midway between the experience of large corporate worship and the more intimate experience of small groups. They are places to learn more about the Bible and what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ, to carefor others and experience caring relationships, and to serve others through involvement in ministry. All of this is designed to stimulate the minds, hearts and actions of adults at every life-stage.

Wooddale Church is “a place to belong and a place to become.” It’s a place for adults to become whole and holy, through worship and discipleship. All of this takes place in Big Groups at Church.

  • 30-Something

    Get connected with other single young adults in their upper 20's and 30's seeking relevant biblical teaching and an authentic relationship with God and others through social events, outreach and small groups.

    Sundays 9:45 a.m. | Room 275
    Contact: Katrina Bergman - 612.567.0796

  • 40-Something

    Singles in their late 30s and 40s that desire to explore what it means to live an authentic faith when real life happens. They do this by growing together through Bible study, social events and community service.
    Sundays 9:45 a.m. | Room 274
    Contact: Nina Custardo - 612.226.1733

  • 50+ Primetime Singles

    A group of singles in their 50s and beyond who seek to edify Jesus Christ and take advantage of unique opportunities for Bible study, prayer, outreach, social activities and community building.
    Sundays 9:45 a.m. | Room 276
    Contact: Brad Olson - 612.807.2891

  • Berean

    Comprised primarily of adults 60 and up, with an emphasis on solid Bible teaching, prayer, fellowship in small groups, social and service activities.
    Sundays 9:45 a.m. | Chapel
    Contacts: Tom & Gloria Davidson - 952.829.0170

  • New Horizons

    Targets adults, many of whom are in their 50s and beyond, whom have moved into their middle years. The focus is on biblical learning and practical appplication to life with lots of opportunities for small group discussion and fellowship.
    Sundays 9:45 a.m. | Room 283
    contacts: Tom & Claire Correll - 952.941.0049
    Barb Waddell - 952.943.2119

  • Open Bible Hour

    An intergenerational group for adults seeking wider interaction with others in a class that is focused on expositional Bible teaching and discussion in a traditional classroom setting. Relationships are built through small groups that meet outside of the class.
    Sundays 9:45 a.m. | Great Rooms 2 & 3
    Contact: Lyle Drangstveit - 952.830.1468

  • Parents of Teens

    This group focuses on families with Junior High and Senior High students. In addition to providing a place for parents to connect around parenting issues, it also provides opportunitiues for spiritual growth through Bible study, fellowship and prayer.
    Sundays 9:45 a.m. | Great Room 1
    Contacts: Dave & Lisa Schmid - 952.939.0239

  • Seasons

    Designed for adults primarily in their 50s and beyond, in any life stage - single or married. The focus is on Bible study and discussion related to the current, relevant issus that come with the various seasons of life.
    Sundays 9:45 a.m. | Room 289
    Contacts: Paul & Mary Nierman - 952.937.1723

  • Second Half

    Second Half is aimed at adults, many of whom are “empty nesters” in their late 50s and beyond. The group meets around tables and provides a warm, friendly atmosphere in which to explore how faith relates to life, church, community and the world.
    Sundays 9:45 a.m. | Room 207
    Contacts: Chuck & Marge Nagel - 952.401.8929

  • Transitions

    Focuses on the “sandwich generation” (parents in their 40s and 50s) those dealing with the needs of both their children and aging parents. 
    Sundays 9:45 a.m. | Room 285
    Contacts: Mick & Sheila Greene - 612.708.0704
                      Steve & Kathy Healy - 952.894.5364

  • Young Couples

    A growing community of couples seeking to experience the abundant life of Christ in their relationships, work places and neighborhoods.
    Sundays 11 a.m. | Room 275
    contacts: Mike & Susie Wuolett - 952.974.3296

  • Young Families

    Couples with infants-elementary children, allowing families to experience the same commitment  to building godly families through biblical teaching.
    Sundays 9:45 a.m. | Room 291
    contacts: Oni & Brandi Aleman - 651.236.0439

  • 30-Something

    Get connected with other single young adults in their upper 20's and 30's seeking relevant biblical teaching and an authentic relationship with God and others through social events, outreach and small groups.

    Sundays 9:45 a.m. | Room 275
    Contact: Katrina Bergman - 612.567.0796

  • 40-Something

    Singles in their late 30s and 40s that desire to explore what it means to live an authentic faith when real life happens. They do this by growing together through Bible study, social events and community service.
    Sundays 9:45 a.m. | Room 274
    Contact: Nina Custardo - 612.226.1733

  • 50+ Primetime Singles

    A group of singles in their 50s and beyond who seek to edify Jesus Christ and take advantage of unique opportunities for Bible study, prayer, outreach, social activities and community building.
    Sundays 9:45 a.m. | Room 276
    Contact: Brad Olson - 612.807.2891

  • Berean

    Comprised primarily of adults 60 and up, with an emphasis on solid Bible teaching, prayer, fellowship in small groups, social and service activities.
    Sundays 9:45 a.m. | Chapel
    Contacts: Tom & Gloria Davidson - 952.829.0170

  • New Horizons

    Targets adults, many of whom are in their 50s and beyond, whom have moved into their middle years. The focus is on biblical learning and practical appplication to life with lots of opportunities for small group discussion and fellowship.
    Sundays 9:45 a.m. | Room 283
    contacts: Tom & Claire Correll - 952.941.0049
    Barb Waddell - 952.943.2119

  • Seasons

    Designed for adults primarily in their 50s and beyond, in any life stage - single or married. The focus is on Bible study and discussion related to the current, relevant issus that come with the various seasons of life.
    Sundays 9:45 a.m. | Room 289
    Contacts: Paul & Mary Nierman - 952.937.1723

  • Second Half

    Second Half is aimed at adults, many of whom are “empty nesters” in their late 50s and beyond. The group meets around tables and provides a warm, friendly atmosphere in which to explore how faith relates to life, church, community and the world.
    Sundays 9:45 a.m. | Room 207
    Contacts: Chuck & Marge Nagel - 952.401.8929

  • Berean

    Comprised primarily of adults 60 and up, with an emphasis on solid Bible teaching, prayer, fellowship in small groups, social and service activities.
    Sundays 9:45 a.m. | Chapel
    Contacts: Tom & Gloria Davidson - 952.829.0170

  • New Horizons

    Targets adults, many of whom are in their 50s and beyond, whom have moved into their middle years. The focus is on biblical learning and practical appplication to life with lots of opportunities for small group discussion and fellowship.
    Sundays 9:45 a.m. | Room 283
    contacts: Tom & Claire Correll - 952.941.0049
    Barb Waddell - 952.943.2119

  • Parents of Teens

    This group focuses on families with Junior High and Senior High students. In addition to providing a place for parents to connect around parenting issues, it also provides opportunitiues for spiritual growth through Bible study, fellowship and prayer.
    Sundays 9:45 a.m. | Great Room 1
    Contacts: Dave & Lisa Schmid - 952.939.0239

  • Seasons

    Designed for adults primarily in their 50s and beyond, in any life stage - single or married. The focus is on Bible study and discussion related to the current, relevant issus that come with the various seasons of life.
    Sundays 9:45 a.m. | Room 289
    Contacts: Paul & Mary Nierman - 952.937.1723

  • Second Half

    Second Half is aimed at adults, many of whom are “empty nesters” in their late 50s and beyond. The group meets around tables and provides a warm, friendly atmosphere in which to explore how faith relates to life, church, community and the world.
    Sundays 9:45 a.m. | Room 207
    Contacts: Chuck & Marge Nagel - 952.401.8929

  • Transitions

    Focuses on the “sandwich generation” (parents in their 40s and 50s) those dealing with the needs of both their children and aging parents. 
    Sundays 9:45 a.m. | Room 285
    Contacts: Mick & Sheila Greene - 612.708.0704
                      Steve & Kathy Healy - 952.894.5364

  • Young Couples

    A growing community of couples seeking to experience the abundant life of Christ in their relationships, work places and neighborhoods.
    Sundays 11 a.m. | Room 275
    contacts: Mike & Susie Wuolett - 952.974.3296

  • Young Families

    Couples with infants-elementary children, allowing families to experience the same commitment  to building godly families through biblical teaching.
    Sundays 9:45 a.m. | Room 291
    contacts: Oni & Brandi Aleman - 651.236.0439