Ministries

Life together at Wayside

Ministries at Wayside are simple, relational, and centered on Jesus. They are places to open Scripture, build friendship, pray, serve, and grow at a pace that fits real life.

Wayside Church family sharing a meal together
Faith grows around Scripture, prayer, meals, service, and ordinary friendship.

Find your place

Start with Sunday, then take one small step into community.

You do not need to know exactly where you fit before you show up. Come Sunday morning, meet a few people, and let us help you find a simple next step for your season of life.

Families at Wayside

Ways to connect

Ministries for the whole church family

Each gathering has a simple purpose: help people know Jesus, grow together, and practice faith in everyday life.

Quarterly events Men

Men's Iron Sharpens Iron

A quarterly men's ministry for encouragement, friendship, and faithful discipleship.

Men's Iron Sharpens Iron meets quarterly for different events. Reach out for the next men's group.

Sunday at 10:00 AM Children

Little Disciples

Children are welcomed and integrated into the life of the church.

Little Disciples nurtures faith in children while keeping families connected to the whole congregation.

Sunday at 10:00 AM Youth

NewLife Youth Ministry

Youth are invited to engage, grow, and serve alongside the church family.

NewLife is dedicated to creating a supportive environment where young people can grow in faith, build meaningful relationships, and discover their place in the church.

Wednesday at 6:00 PM Church family

Identity Groups

Midweek community for discipleship, prayer, and life together.

Identity Groups create space to grow in our relationship with God, support one another, and practice Gospel-centered community.

A gentle path

Belonging usually begins small

For most people, connection does not happen all at once. It begins with one normal, faithful step.

01

Come on Sunday

Join the Sunday Worship Gathering at 10:00 AM, or arrive at 9:00 AM for coffee and discipleship.

02

Meet a few people

Stay after the gathering, ask a question, or introduce your family at your own pace.

03

Try a rhythm

Join a ministry, midweek group, or discipleship gathering when you are ready.

Weekly rhythm

A simple week, not a crowded one.

Wayside keeps ministry rhythms clear so people can worship, grow, serve, and still live faithfully in their homes and neighborhoods.

Sunday morning

Coffee and Discipleship, worship gathering, children, and youth.

Quarterly men's gatherings

Men's Iron Sharpens Iron is a quarterly men's ministry with different events for encouragement and friendship. Reach out for the next men's group.

Wednesday evening

Identity Groups make room for midweek community and discipleship.

Not sure where to begin?

Come Sunday, meet the church, and take the next step from there.