IGNITE CONNECT GROUPS

Every student deserves a place to belong, a faith that grows, and a leader who knows their name. Connect Groups exist to provide all three.

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Every student deserves a place to belong, a faith that grows, and a leader who knows their name. Connect Groups exist to provide all three. |

 

For more information, please contact

ignite@woffamily.org

FAQ’S

1. What Is a Connect Group?

Connect Groups are small discipleship groups designed to help students grow spiritually, build authentic friendships, and develop into future leaders.

Unlike traditional large group discussions, Connect Groups are intentionally small (maximum of 8 students) and focus on spiritual growth, accountability, relationships, and practical application of God’s Word.  


2. Why Connect Groups?

Parents are looking for outcomes.

In Connect Groups, students will:

✅ Build meaningful Christian friendships

✅ Develop consistent spiritual habits

✅ Learn how to study and apply the Bible

✅ Receive encouragement and accountability

✅ Discover their identity in Christ

✅ Grow in leadership and influence

✅ Experience belonging in a smaller community

Our goal is to help students move from:

Attendee → Disciple → Disciple Maker


3. Who Can Participate?

Current Launch Group

  • High School Students (Grades 9–12)

  • College-Aged Students Welcome

  • Middle School Students by approved exception only

Groups include:

  • 9th–10th Grade Boys

  • 11th–12th Grade Boys

  • 9th–10th Grade Girls

  • 11th–12th Grade Girls


4. When Do Connect Groups Meet?

Sundays during Ignite

  • 11:00 AM Service

  • Connect Groups meet approximately 12:00–12:45 PM

  • Weekly during the 12-week semester

Students not enrolled in Connect Groups will remain in the chapel for a large-group discipleship experience.


5. What Is the Commitment?

Students who join a Connect Group commit to:

  • A 12-week discipleship journey

  • Weekly attendance

  • Daily personal devotion time

  • Meaningful participation in discussion

  • One Connect Group fellowship activity

  • Graduation celebration at the end of the semester

  • Purchasing the Connect Group workbook ($15)


6. What Will Students Study?

Students will walk through the Pathway to Freedom discipleship curriculum.

Welcome to the Family (First 4 Weeks)

Students learn:

  • How to follow Jesus

  • Prayer

  • Bible basics

  • Identity in Christ

  • Building healthy spiritual habits

Trimester 1: How Jesus Impacts Every Part of My Life

Topics include:

  • Identity

  • Insecurity

  • Friendships

  • Belonging

  • Family relationships

  • Self-control

  • Purity

  • Forgiveness

  • Living for Christ in everyday life

Trimester 2: Building Your Whole Life on a Solid Foundation

Topics include:

  • Loving God and others

  • Renewing the mind

  • Bible study

  • Worship

  • Obedience

  • Forgiveness

  • Overcoming sin

  • God’s purpose for your life

Trimester 3: Maturity in the Lord

Topics include:

  • Character

  • Leadership

  • Responsibility

  • Humility

  • Self-control

  • Vision

  • Perseverance

  • Preparing to lead others


7. What Happens During a Connect Group?

A typical meeting includes:

  • Personal check-in

  • Discussion of weekly devotional content

  • Scripture memory

  • Prayer

  • Accountability

  • Action steps for spiritual growth

Leaders facilitate discussion rather than lecture, creating a safe environment where students can grow and be heard.


8. Who Leads Connect Groups?

Each group is led by:

  • Adult Lead Leader

  • Adult Apprentice Leader

  • Student Leader

This model allows students to be mentored while also developing future student leaders.


9. How Do We Measure Growth?

We believe spiritual growth should be intentional.

Students are encouraged to develop:

  • Daily prayer habits

  • Bible reading habits

  • Scripture memorization

  • Healthy friendships

  • Christian character

  • Leadership skills


10. Do I have to be a Christian to join?
No. Students who are curious about faith and willing to participate are welcome.


11. What if I miss a week?
We understand life happens. We simply ask students to prioritize attendance and communicate with their leader.


12. Why is there a workbook fee?
The workbook helps guide daily discipleship and provides students with tools for spiritual growth throughout the semester.


13. Can my student try it before committing?
Yes. We encourage families to attend a Parent Information Session to learn more before registering.

For more information, please contact

ignite@woffamily.org