Next Steps

Connect, Learn, and Grow

Whether you are looking to learn more about our church, declare your faith through baptism, or develop relationships, we are excited to walk alongside you on this journey.

4X4

When you visit us on a Sunday morning we invite you to attend our 4 x 4.

Wondering what a 4 x 4 is? It is a space where you will learn Four things about Great Oaks in Four minutes. You will receive a free pastry, a free gift, and a chance to meet a staff member or a key volunteer. 4 x 4 happens immediately after each service in the conference room (which is the room right behind the coffee bar).

Discover Brunch

Are you newer to Great Oaks Community Church?

Do you want to learn more about Great Oaks, what drives us, and what we offer? This interactive brunch lets you meet some of the staff and hear about key ministries. We also detail how you can make the most of your Great Oaks experience. We discuss how you can discover and grow in your relationship with Jesus, use your gifts and talents to serve the church and community, and live a life on mission. This brunch also serves as one of our membership requirements at Great Oaks and is offered every other month during a Sunday morning service. Check the events page for more information.

Baptism Class

At Great Oaks we practice baptism as a symbol indicating that you are all in with Jesus.

It also signifies that you are a part of this community called the church. If you have questions about baptism or are interested in getting baptized and going public with your faith in Jesus, these classes are for you. This class is offered every other month during our Sunday morning services. We offer one class for kids up to 6th grade during our firsr service and then a class for 7th grade – adults during second service.

Rooted

The Rooted experience is a 10-week small-group discipleship resource that inspires questions, conversations, and experiences designed to connect people to God, the Church, and their purpose.

Rooted helps to grow you as a disciple of Jesus by building community around essential beliefs and rhythms for life with Jesus. This experience will include large-group teaching followed by group discussion. Participants will also engage in daily devotions and readings while working through the material.

Rooted is designed for existing Life Groups to come, be encouraged and set healthy rhythms. Rooted is also a great place if you are newer to the church and a little shy about group life to get to know other people and dive into your relationship with Jesus. We find that Rooted often becomes a catalyst for brand new Life Groups to form. Rooted is offered at least once a year in the Fall or Spring.

Equipped Classes

Equipped classes are multi-week, mid-week classes that take people deeper in their faith. They are offered in the Fall and the Spring and cover various topics. Currently we rotate the following classes.

Foundations: Foundations is for both new believers and seasoned followers of Jesus. It helps you understand the Bible, how to study it, what Christians believe, and how to think Biblically about difficult questions.

Leadership: Leadership is designed for followers of Jesus who are not just growing in their own faith, but are also now giving their faith away to others. Participants learn Biblical leadership principles and practical ways to lead others.

Parenting: Parenting is designed for both new and seasoned parents, who want to learn how to parent from a Biblical basis. Topics include parenting with the end goal in mind, how to effectively and graciously discipline, how to parent in an age of technology, and how to handle difficult topics.

Become a Member

While you can attend, be connected to a Life Group, and serve in many capacities without being a member, we value people saying “I do” to the church as the church also says “I do” to you. Membership allows you to be an integral part of the mission and vision of Great Oaks, enabling you not only to actively participate but also to help lead initiatives at Great Oaks. If you are interested in membership and learning more, please attend the Discover Brunch mentioned above.