What to Expect on a First Visit to SouthNaz

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SouthNaz is a church in Lansing, Michigan, that describes itself as a community of "imperfect but forgiven" people, and its welcome message is aimed directly at first-timers: you will find "all different ages and walks of life," and you are invited to "come and grow with us just as you are." If you are planning a first visit, the essentials are a Sunday service at 10:30 am at 401 W. Holmes Rd, Lansing, MI 48910 (next to the Everett High School Football Field), followed by a clear path into a Connect Group if you want to go beyond attending.

The Sunday Service

The site lists one service time and one location:

Detail Information
Service time 10:30 am Sundays
Location 401 W. Holmes Rd, Lansing, MI 48910
Landmark Next to the Everett High School Football Field

The site does not publish a detailed order of service, dress code, or children's check-in procedure, so those specifics are best confirmed directly with the church before you go. What the site does make clear is the tone: relationships are described as "foundational at SouthNaz," and newcomers are explicitly told they are welcome as they are.

Who It's For

The welcome section addresses people across the spectrum — different ages and walks of life — rather than a single demographic. The church frames itself around a vision of being "shaped like Christ in our homes, church, city, and world," a mission of following God, gathering to connect in relationships, and sharing God's love, and a purpose of making Christ-like disciples.

In practice, that means a first visit is positioned as low-pressure: you can simply attend a service, and there is no stated expectation that you commit to anything on day one.

Getting Connected After You Visit

The site treats Connect Groups as the main step beyond Sunday attendance. They are described as the place where people of similar interests grow in relationship with Jesus and one another — studying the Bible, applying it together, praying, supporting each other through trials, and serving together. Groups meet both on campus and off campus, and the church says there is "something for everyone."

If you want to take that step, the site points to its Connect Groups page under Ministries, and it also lists a Connect Card among its main navigation options — a way to signal interest and get follow-up. Other entry points named on the site include:

  • Kids, Youth (FUSE), and Adult ministries — age-specific communities
  • Outreach and Spiritual Care — serving and support
  • Worship Arts — for those interested in the music and worship side
  • Prayer Request and Contact Us — direct ways to reach the church

Practical Next Steps

  1. Attend a Sunday service at 10:30 am at 401 W. Holmes Rd to see the church for yourself.
  2. Check the Bulletin and Calendar on the site for what's coming up, since the homepage does not list every event.
  3. Fill out the Connect Card if you want someone to follow up with you.
  4. Browse Connect Groups and pick one that matches your interests or life stage — on campus or off.
  5. Ask directly about anything the site doesn't cover, such as kids' ministry logistics, via the Contact Us page.

The main thing to know before you go: SouthNaz presents itself as a place where you can show up without having everything figured out, and where the intended next step after visiting is a relationship-based small group rather than immediate formal membership.