Ministries

Great Oaks Kids

A fun and encouraging environment for your children to learn about Jesus.

We offer kids ministry for ages 3 months to 3rd grade during our Sunday services. We are committed to providing a safe and positive experience for your child. Our Sunday classes include an activity, a Bible lesson, singing and a snack.

If you are a first time visitor, we have volunteers who will welcome you and help your child register for the age appropriate classroom. You can also pre-register your child to help the check-in process go smoothly on Sunday.

Pre-register your child

Connection Groups

We want to help you find belonging and friendship at Great Oaks. Connection Groups are one of the key ways we do that! Our groups meet in the evening throughout the week in homes. Each week you can expect the opportunity to get to know people, a time of prayer and opening the Bible to apply God's word to our lives.

Sign up to join a group and our team will help you find a group that is a great fit! 

Join a group

Equipping Classes

Each semester we offer equipping classes to help you deepen you understanding of the Bible and grow in your faith. Our classes are also an opportunity to get to know more people as we learn together in community. Throughout the year we will offer classes on a variety of topics such as theology, practical living and studying books of the Bible.

See below for a list of upcoming equipping classes at Great Oaks.

Check back later for more upcoming Equipping Classes!

Men's & Women's Ministries

Every ministry at Great Oaks is designed to help you grow in your relationship with Jesus. One of the patterns we see in the New Testament is men and women discipling one another in gender-specific environments. Each semester, our hope is to offer opportunities for friendship and discipleship for men and women in our church and community.

See below for a list of upcoming events for men and women!

Women's Event Fall '26

Join the women of Great Oaks Church on Saturday, September 12th, from 9:30-11:00am for a morning of pastries, puzzles, and fellowship! Everything you need will be provided! Just come ready to enjoy some good food, fun, and time connecting with other women at Great Oaks. Please sign up so we can save you a spot!

Women's Bible Study Fall '26

Thursdays starting September 24th, 6:00-7:00am

This 8 week Women's Bible Study is designed to both help you find belonging amongst other women as well as help you become more like Jesus as you study Jesus's Sermon on the Mount together. This Bible Study is beginning on Thursday, September 24th from 6:00 - 7:00 AM and will meet at the Great Oaks Offices located at 520 S Front Street Suite #400 in Mankato. It will then continue for the following seven Thursdays. The cost for this study is $10 which helps cover the study book. Don't worry, coffee will be provided :)

Great Oaks Men's Event Fall '26

Men, if you enjoy football, food, friendship, and competition this event is for you! Join us on Saturday, September 26th from 6:30 - 8:30 PM at the Great Oaks Offices (520 S Front Street Suite #400) for our Great Oaks Men's Event! At this event you can expect football on the TV and food, friendship, and competition happening at your table because this event is going to feature a pizza, puzzle, and pop competition! First team to complete a puzzle, eat a large pizza, and drink a 2L of pop as a table is going to be crowned champ and win a prize for their table! Sign up below so you don't miss out!

Men's Bible Study Fall '26

Wednesdays starting September 30th, 6:15-7:15am

This 8 week Men's Bible Study is designed to both help you find belonging amongst other men as well as help you become more like Jesus as you study the book of Titus together. This Bible Study is beginning on Wednesday, September 30th from 6:15 - 7:15 AM and will take place at the Great Oaks Offices located at 520 S Front Street Suite #400 in Mankato. *Optional Coffee + Fellowship from 6:00 - 6:15 AM prior to the study* It will then continue for the following seven Wednesdays. The cost for this study is $10 which helps cover the study book. Don't worry, coffee will be provided :)

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