We have several Small Groups, covering a variety of topics, meeting on a regular basis to help foster spiritual growth and build strong relationships, because we know it is hard to grow close when we simply see one another briefly on Sunday mornings.

Men and Women

The men have several active studies that meet at different times during the week. The majority of these groups have been studying through the book, "Respectable Sins" by Jerry Bridges. The Men also have a Men's Breakfast monthly, usually on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 8 a.m. Each breakfast has a special speaker and our men have a great time of fellowship, pancakes and sausage.

Women in the Church, WIC, is the name for our Women's Ministries at Forestgate. WIC organizes studies and events, such as retreats and days away. They have a very active mercy ministry and also organize and manage the church prayer chain. The Women have a weekly studies on Tuesday mornings at 9-11:30 and Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m.  Childcare is provided for the Tuesday daytime study. The women also participate in Titus 2 groups, which are small groups that meet monthly for study, prayer and fellowship. Titus 2 groups are organized annually and provide a relaxed setting for relationship building and mentoring. Our ladies also have a Women's Book Club that meets monthly during the school year. Our most recent addition to the women's ministry is the Artisan Guild, where gifted ladies organize teaching sessions in their homes. Artisan groups cover many interests, from knitting to cooking, watercolor to English Country Dance. Contact the office for more information.

For the WEB version of our WIC Connection, the weekly newsletter of Women In The Church, click on the Women In The Church graphic at the left hand side of this page.  To contact a specific individual about a ladies' ministry, please contact the office, office@forestgate.org, and we'll have that ministry chairperson contact you.

Youth Group

Grades 7-12 meet weekly on Wednesday nights at 6:15 p.m. at Forestgate. They regularly participate in Bible study & service projects. Meetings include singing, a relevant lesson, fun, food and fellowship time.

Children

Ages 5-7 participate in Awana which also takes place on Wed. evenings. This is a partnering effort during the school year with Crossroads SBC, our church neighbor.