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What is SouthNaz?
SouthNaz is a Nazarene church in Lansing, Michigan, meeting at 401 W. Holmes Rd (next to the Everett High School football field) with a Sunday service at 10:30 am. Its stated vision is to be "shaped like Christ in our homes, church, city, and world," and its mission centers on following God, gathering in relationships, and sharing God's love.
Who it's for
The site describes a congregation of "all different ages and walks of life" and names relationships as foundational. Its ministries are organized around kids, youth (called FUSE), adults, outreach, spiritual care, and worship arts, so a household with children, a teenager, or an adult looking for a small group would each find a named entry point.
The main way to get involved
Connect Groups are the church's central structure for belonging: small groups that meet on or off campus, study the Bible, pray, support one another through difficulties, and serve together. The site frames them as the place where "we do life together" rather than as an optional extra.
Practical next step
If you are considering a first visit, attend the 10:30 am Sunday service and use the "I'm new" and "Connect Card" paths on the site to introduce yourself; then ask which Connect Group fits your stage of life or interests. If you have children or teens, check the kids and FUSE youth pages before visiting so you know what to expect on arrival.
For comparison, the denomination's wider network and beliefs are described at Nazarene.org, and a Lansing-area congregation of another tradition can be checked at Trinity Church Lansing if you are weighing local options.
What time are Sunday services at SouthNaz and where is the church located?
Sunday services at SouthNaz are held at 10:30 am. The church is at 401 W. Holmes Rd, Lansing, MI 48910, next to the Everett High School football field.
If you're planning a first visit
- Arrive a little early. A 10:30 am start gives you time to park, find the entrance and get settled without walking in after the service has begun.
- Use the location detail as your landmark. "Next to the Everett High School football field" is often easier to spot from the road than a street number, especially if you're unfamiliar with Lansing.
- Check the calendar before a holiday weekend. Service times can change around Christmas, Easter or other special dates, so confirm on the church's site at SouthNaz if you're visiting on an unusual Sunday.
If you want to get a feel for the community before attending, the site's Connect Groups page describes small groups that meet both on campus and off campus — a low-pressure way to ask questions about a first visit.
What are Connect Groups at SouthNaz and how do I join one?
Connect Groups are SouthNaz's small-group structure for building relationships and growing in faith outside the Sunday service. The church describes them as the main way people "do life together": groups meet to study the Bible, apply it, pray, encourage one another, support each other through hard times, celebrate together, and serve together. Some groups meet on campus and some off campus, and the church says they cover a range of shared interests, so there is intended to be a fit for most people.
Who they suit
- Newcomers who want more than a Sunday attendance and a quick hello.
- People looking for peer community — the church lists kids, youth, adults, outreach, spiritual care, and worship arts as ministry areas, and Connect Groups cut across those.
- Anyone wanting structured Bible study paired with practical support and service.
How to join
The site's Connect Groups page is the starting point. The practical sequence is: read what groups exist, pick one or two that match your stage of life or interests, then contact the church to confirm meeting times and whether an off-campus group has space. The site also offers a Connect Card and a prayer request form, and lists a bulletin and calendar — the calendar is the most reliable place to check current group meeting days, since group schedules change more often than service times.
A realistic first step
Plan to visit a group once before committing. Sunday worship is at 10:30 am at 401 W. Holmes Rd in Lansing, next to the Everett High School football field, so attending a service first and asking about groups in person is a low-pressure route. If you prefer to start online, use the Connect Card and say which kind of group you are looking for — on campus or off, and what stage of life you are in.
For comparison, other churches in the Lansing area publish similar small-group structures, such as Trinity Church Lansing, which can help you judge how SouthNaz's model differs in meeting format and commitment level.
What ministries does SouthNaz offer for kids, youth, and adults?
SouthNaz organizes its ministries around three age groups—kids, youth and adults—with Connect Groups running alongside them as the main route into community life.
Kids and youth
- Kids Ministry is aimed at children and their families; the church describes its goal as equipping families with tools for growing in faith.
- Youth (FUSE) brings teenagers together for worship, fellowship, discipleship and ministry, with relationships as the focus.
Adults and everyone else
- Adults: men and women have opportunities to pray, grow and serve.
- Connect Groups are the church's stated way of "doing life together"—Bible study, prayer, mutual support and service. Some meet on campus, some off campus.
- Outreach, Spiritual Care and Worship Arts round out the ministry list, covering service to the wider community, care for individuals, and music/worship involvement.
Which one fits you
If you have children, start with Kids Ministry and ask what a Sunday morning looks like for their age. If you're a parent of a teen or a teenager yourself, FUSE is the entry point. For adults, the practical choice is usually between a Connect Group (ongoing relationships and study) and a serving role such as outreach or worship arts.
A useful next step: services are at 10:30 a.m. Sundays at 401 W. Holmes Rd, Lansing, MI, next to the Everett High School football field—visiting once lets you see the kids and youth spaces and ask about group meeting times before committing.
What does SouthNaz believe and who are its staff?
SouthNaz (South Church of the Nazarene in Lansing, Michigan) states its beliefs under an "About Us" section that includes a dedicated "Beliefs" page, but the homepage excerpt itself does not list specific doctrinal statements. What it does state clearly is its vision, mission and purpose:
- Vision: "By God's Spirit, to be shaped like Christ in our homes, church, city, and world."
- Mission: "We follow God, gather to connect in relationships, and share God's love with the world."
- Purpose: "To make Christ-like disciples in the nations as we follow, connect, and share."
These three statements place the church in the Wesleyan-holiness tradition of the Church of the Nazarene, emphasizing Christ-likeness, relational community and mission. For the actual articles of faith, the "Beliefs" page is the place to look.
Staff
The homepage navigation includes a "Staff" link under "About Us," but the supplied page content does not name any staff members or their roles. The excerpt only shows the menu structure, not the staff listing itself.
A useful next step
If you are considering visiting or joining, start with the concrete details that are confirmed: Sunday service at 10:30 am at 401 W. Holmes Rd, Lansing, MI 48910 (next to the Everett High School football field). Then check the "Beliefs" page for doctrine and the "Staff" page for names and roles before you go, so you know who to ask for and what the church teaches. The site also lists Connect Groups (on and off campus), Kids, Youth (FUSE), Adults, Outreach, Spiritual Care and Worship Arts ministries, which is a practical way to see where you or your family would fit.
For comparison, the denomination's official site, Church of the Nazarene, publishes the Articles of Faith that a local Nazarene church like SouthNaz would hold.
How can I watch a SouthNaz service online or give to the church?
Watch a SouthNaz service through the Live/On Demand option in the site navigation, and give through Give. Both are listed as top-level menu items alongside Bulletin, Calendar, and Connect Card, so the homepage treats them as the main online actions for visitors.
Watching online
- Live: Choose Live/On Demand during the Sunday 10:30 a.m. service to watch in real time.
- On demand: The same section covers past services, so you can catch up later if Sunday morning doesn't work.
- The homepage doesn't publish a direct streaming address, so start at SouthNaz and use the menu rather than searching for a third-party stream.
Giving
- Give in the menu is the intended route for online giving.
- The site also lists Church Community Builder, which is commonly used for church member records and giving history; if you already have a login there, check it for past contributions.
Choosing your next step
If you are new, the homepage's I'm new and Connect Card links are the natural companions to watching: the Connect Card is how you share contact details and interest after a first visit or stream. If you want to give but also want a record for taxes, confirm whether your gift runs through Church Community Builder before you donate, since that affects where your statement appears.
One practical note: streaming and giving links can change without the homepage text changing, so if the menu item doesn't load, contact the church office through Contact Us rather than using an unofficial link.
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