What Ministries and Ways to Get Involved Does SouthNaz Offer?

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SouthNaz (southnaz.org) lists seven ministries — Kids, Youth (FUSE), Adults, Connect Groups, Outreach, Spiritual Care, and Worship Arts — plus practical ways to take a next step: a bulletin and calendar, a Connect Card, giving, live/on-demand worship, contact and prayer request forms, and Church Community Builder. Use this guide if you are deciding where you or your family would fit; the right entry point depends mainly on age and how much relational involvement you want.

The ministries at a glance

Ministry Who it serves What the church says about it
Kids Children and their families Aims to equip children and families with tools for growing in faith
Youth (FUSE) Youth Seeks Jesus while building relationships through worship, fellowship, discipleship, and ministry
Adults Men and women Offers opportunities to pray, grow, and serve
Connect Groups Everyone The primary place for connection and growth; some meet on campus, some off campus
Outreach The wider community Listed as a ministry area; specific activities are not detailed on the homepage
Spiritual Care The congregation Listed as a ministry area; specific services are not detailed on the homepage
Worship Arts Those serving in worship Listed alongside the worship section, which includes live and on-demand services

The homepage does not give meeting times, age ranges, or sign-up steps for each ministry. For those details, follow the "Learn More" links on the site or contact the church directly.

Where most people should start: Connect Groups

If you are an adult looking for relationships rather than only a Sunday service, Connect Groups are the church's stated front door. The site describes them as the way to connect with "our imperfect but forgiven body of believers" and to share the journey of becoming more like Jesus.

What happens in a group, according to the church:

  • Studying the Bible and applying it together
  • Encouraging one another toward spiritual maturity
  • Praying together
  • Supporting one another during trials
  • Rejoicing and serving together

Groups are organized around similar interests, and they meet both on campus and off campus. The church says it believes there is something for everyone. The practical step is to browse the Connect Groups page and ask about a group that matches your stage of life or interests.

Choosing by age and life stage

  • Families with children: Start with Kids Ministry, which is framed around equipping both children and their parents.
  • Teenagers: FUSE is the youth ministry, built on worship, fellowship, discipleship, and ministry.
  • Adults: The Adults ministry covers praying, growing, and serving; pairing it with a Connect Group gives you both teaching and relationships.
  • People who want to serve: Worship Arts and Outreach are the two listed avenues; ask the church which needs are current, since the homepage does not list open roles.
  • People needing support: Spiritual Care is listed as a ministry area; use the contact form to ask what it includes.

Practical ways to engage beyond Sunday

The site groups several tools that let you participate without waiting for a new ministry cycle:

  • Bulletin and Calendar — check upcoming events and current announcements.
  • Connect Card — the church's form for indicating interest and getting connected; this is the natural follow-up after a first or second visit.
  • Give — online giving is listed in the main navigation.
  • Live/On Demand — watch worship live or catch past services.
  • Contact Us and Prayer Request — reach the church or submit a prayer request directly.
  • Church Community Builder — the church's community platform, listed in the navigation; it is typically where member communication and group coordination happen.

A simple next-step plan

  1. Attend a Sunday service at 10:30 am at 401 W. Holmes Rd, Lansing, MI 48910 (next to the Everett High School football field) to get a feel for the church.
  2. Fill out the Connect Card so the church knows what you are interested in.
  3. Check the calendar and bulletin for upcoming events in the ministry that fits your age group.
  4. Visit the Connect Groups page and ask about a group — on campus or off campus — that matches your interests.
  5. If you want to serve, ask about Worship Arts or Outreach; if you need support, ask about Spiritual Care.

The one gap to plan around: the homepage describes each ministry's purpose but not its schedule or registration process, so expect to confirm times and openings through the contact form or the individual ministry pages rather than from this overview alone.