Our Church

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

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

Our Outreach

God 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.

Marriage Ministries

Willowdale’s Marriage Ministry offers a variety of marriage enrichment and focus groups that may readily fit into this season of your life.  Whether you are seriously dating, engaged, newly married, or looking to enrich your marriage, we have a place for you to begin the process of gaining and regaining momentum.

About Marriage Ministires

Perhaps you are looking to find family support and growth within the context of both your marriage and family unit.  Circumstances may have led you into a blended family situation, or maybe you find yourselves navigating life as a special needs family.  Take hope! We have formed amazing focus groups for you as husband and wife. If yours is a young family with small children and you are hoping to find a network of support and a healthy, family-friendly community, we offer that, too! If you are interested in participating in one of the Marriage Ministry opportunities listed below or if you have questions, please contact Brett Foester.

MERGE GROUP

Seriously Dating & Engaged Couples

Merge is a premarital discipleship ministry designed for engaged and seriously dating couples.  It provides opportunities to seek wisdom and receive counsel about marriage in a safe, fun, and authentic environment.  Merge addresses common questions and challenges from a biblical perspective. This groups meets for 13-weeks and uses the book ready or Knot by Scott Kedersha for guided conversations.

FOUNDATION GROUPS

NEWLY YOUNG MARRIED (5 YRS OR LESS)

The first few years of marriage are often incredibly difficult, and without community and support, even more so.  Couples need an intentional environment focused on laying a foundation on which to build their marriage.  Foundation groups provide just that.  As couples establish this solid foundation, they meet weekly as a group to discuss topics related to marriage, their relationship with the Lord and relationships with each other.

RE|ENGAGE

MARRIED COUPLES LOOKING FOR ENRICHMENT & POSITIVE MARRIAGE MOMENTUM

Re|engage is a 10-week relationship enrichment program for every marriage – the healthy, the struggling, and the broken. Every marriage will benefit, whether you are struggling to get along, the marriage seems broken, or you simply want to grow closer together relationally. We ask that regardless of the circumstances you will be committed to the process.

For previously married couples who are separated or divorced, but might consider reconciling, you are welcome and encouraged to attend re|engage. Re|engage is not intended for seriously dating, engaged, or co-habitating, unmarried couples.

Re|engage is different from many other marriage programs. Unlike traditional counseling or mentoring where couples meet with an individual or one other couple, we believe life (and marriage) transformation best occurs in the context of relationship and thus we offer a group setting. Additionally, the goal of re|engage is not primarily to save couples from divorce, or even to make healthier marriages. The goal of re|engage is to fashion couples into better disciples of Jesus or to fully come to know Jesus in a more intimate relationship. We believe as our hearts are better aligned with God’s plan and desire for our lives, all relationships (including our marriages) will improve.

RE|ENGAGE AT WILLOWDALE

Are you ready to invest in your marriage? To reconnect, reignite, or resurrect your relationship? We would love for you to join us! Willowdale offers re|engage on a semester basis.

Next Offering: 2024 Fall Semester
Date: Weekly on Mondays
Time: 7:00 to 8:45 p.m.
Location: Willowdale Chapel (Kennett Campus)

If you are interested in participating in one of the Marriage Ministry opportunities or if you are interested in marriage counseling, please contact Brett Foester.

EMERGING FAMILIES

YOUNG FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN (AGES 0-10)

This community group experience is a place where young families, who are growing and developing, can gain traction as they face the challenges of raising young children. Too often they feel isolated and out of touch because they lack a community of support.  Emerging Families creates opportunities for these families to come together and develop friendships and community in biblical and relational ways.