We need it to keep growing– but that doesn’t mean it always happens. It takes intention and commitment to connect with others. But it’s powerful and worthwhile because Jesus is present.
Matthew 18:20
Men
Guys, don’t go it alone. Come experience real and positive relationships. Find accountability and grow in who God has called you to be! It’s our mission to see every man among us
- experience a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
- grow in Bible study, prayer, fellowship, & accountability
- have a supportive network that influences family & sphere
- have the opportunity to be mentored and mentor
- experience friendship & recreation w/ other godly men
- use his skills to bless others and share Jesus
Weekly Men’s Group and monthly Men’s Breakfast, connect men for Bible Study, sharing & prayer. Men also gather for workdays, retreats, mentoring relationships and recreational activities throughout the year.
Guys, come and be transformed! Contact Tom to learn more.
Women
Our women’s ministry is focused on building strong relationships that point us to Jesus, where we find love, acceptance, healing, strength, and purpose. We share faith stories, support & mentor one another, laugh & cry, work & serve, pray & play–always while spurring each other on to growth in Jesus.
Care & Connect events connect women on evenings & weekends for DIY projects and fun outings. Women’s Group gathers monthly on Wednesday mornings for Bible study, sharing & prayer. We also come together for service opportunities and retreats.
Come meet your sisters in the Lord!
Contact Judy to learn more.
Kids
Kids are the next generation of the church, and we take seriously our call to teach them. Whether they’re coming to us already grounded in faith or completely unchurched, we believe every child should know God loves them and has uniquely gifted them to serve Him. LifeSpring kids are loved and affirmed by trained volunteers who present biblical truth through Bible stories, media, and fun hands-on activities. We also know kids love to move around and interact together, so there’s plenty of playtime in the Kid Zone or our outdoor playground.
All our kids are protected by the Guardian System; rest-assured that kids volunteers are background checked and trained, and only you as a parent or guardian may retrieve your kiddos after a service or activity. Contact Connie to learn more.
Youth & Young Adults
Jr/Sr High Youth Group meets on the third Wednesday of the month and during church the first Sunday of the month.
Would you consider joining us as we design a dynamic ministry that engages and empowers youth and young adults for Christ in our community? Contact Sandy.
Worshiping
Worship is both transformative and indicative of the kind of people we are becoming. At LifeSpring, we give space for people to express their love for Jesus and encounter the Holy Spirit every time we meet. Our songs range from ancient hymns to contemporary praise and original composition. Our worship teams strive for excellence–but we know the purest worship is real, not rehearsed, so we’re OK straying from the script in order to flow with the Spirit. Our posture, prayers, singing, and movement reflect a real-time response to what God is doing in our midst. We welcome dance, art, writing and drama as meaningful ways of connecting with God when we assemble and effective ways of connecting with people as we go out in the world.
Contact Sandy to learn more.
Growing
We’re committed to see people growing, not coasting. Whether seeker, new believer, or mature follower of Jesus, every one of us has a next step that that will lead us more fully into Jesus’ calling in our lives. Let’s find it together!
Bible Study Foundations / Baptism Preparation / One-on-One Discipling / Inner Healing / Intercessory Prayer / Spiritual Gifts Discovery / Serving, Leading & Ministry Opportunities / 1 Up -1 Down Mentoring / Life Coaching / Prayer Ministry Training / Men’s, Women’s, and Marriage Retreats
Serving
One of the most exciting things we get to do is help people learn how God has gifted them and then release them to step out in service, ministry, and leadership.
We strive to be a community that allows everyone to serve at the level they’re at; as maturity increases, so do opportunities for greater responsibility and leadership where there is God-given vision. We have many opportunities for volunteering with all ages, using all kinds of skills. We also look for active ways to engage our community with the gifts God has given us.
Reaching out
The end goal is to love as Jesus loved. Outreach happens best when it flows out of genuine love for those around us, and our downtown location has enabled us to be a light to some of our city’s neediest. Natural relationships with nearby groups like The Window, Work Release, and Interfaith Hospitality Network have opened doors to pivotal ministry: personal transformation, marriage and family restoration, and breakthroughs into whole family networks that haven’t known Jesus!
Beyond Goshen & Elkhart, we’re motivated to see a day when every people & tribe worships before the Father. To that end, we’re engaged in regular prayer, giving, and practical support for mission endeavors that are reaching the unreached in Africa, Asia, Mexico, and the Caucasus region of Russia.
We’re praying and working for transformation in Jesus.
Come be a light with us – to Goshen and beyond!
