Our Church

Willowdale Chapel is a nondenominational church founded in 1956. From our humble roots, we've grown to be a thriving body of 1,500 people. Today we are one church in two locations, with campuses in Kennett Square and Jennersville. We're passionate about Jesus and his Gospel, which offers the grace we all need every day. Whether they're longtime followers of Christ or just trying to figure it out for the first time, we love meeting people where they are and helping them grow in their faith.

Our Ministries

We have all the core ministries that most churches have — children, youth and adult small groups — along with some "specialty" ministries that meet particular needs we sometimes face. Three of those — Celebrate Recovery, Re|engage (marriage) and Special Needs — offer distinctive help for some during the biggest challenges of their lives.

Our Outreach

GGod intends to make all things new. That's why he sends us into the world with a gospel that touches—and begins to transform—all of life. Thus our Outreach Ministries are built on three pillars: Gospel Proclamation, Serving our Neighbors and Advocating for the Vulnerable. We organize around these key priorities to give full expression to God's love for the world.

Foster & Adoption Ministy

Mission: FAM exists to provide support and encouragement to families involved in foster, kinship, or adoptive care through groups, resources, and equipping events.

Passion: Any “fam” that takes in a child who is not their biological own is doing the work of God. “Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world” (James 1:27). Our heart is to expand, encourage, and equip people to show this kind of love.

Description: We know the challenges of raising children from trauma. So we offer a support group, a preparation class for people considering foster care or adoption, and ongoing equipping classes. We also hold social events periodically for families as well as share informational resources. To ask questions or get involved, contact Deane Lafferty.

Willowdale Chapel partners with HopeTown to train and support parents as they become foster and/or adoptive families. For more information on that organization, click HERE.