Northwoods Church is a vibrant and thriving community that began in 1990 with a vision to reach the 150,000 people in the greater Peoria area who were in need of a relationship with Jesus and a church home. Over the years, Northwoods has continued to flourish, impacting thousands of lives each week. They have expanded their reach beyond Peoria, with campuses now serving the surrounding communities in Canton as well.

Additionally, their online ministry has allowed them to reach many thousands more across the globe through various digital platforms. Northwoods Church believes that local churches can be a source of hope in every community. Their vision is to plant 20 regional churches in the United States by the year 2030, equipped by training from the Northwoods School of Ministry, as well as 3,000 churches worldwide.

They are committed to inviting broken-world people to experience complete freedom in Christ Jesus. Their values include having an evangelistic heartbeat, upholding the authority of the Scriptures while pursuing the power of the Spirit, expecting forgiveness and freedom, empowering people to serve and lead, and leading people to live beyond themselves for greater kingdom impact. Northwoods Church follows a strategic approach to fulfill their mission.

They have a four-step growth track called E4, which includes encountering God in His love and power, establishing connections in groups and God's Word, being equipped for serving by sharing the words and doing the works of Jesus, and finally, engaging the world by taking God's love and power to those in need. They measure success through alignment with God, peace within, harmony with others, freedom from accusation, walking in joy, and courageously taking faith risks. Northwoods Church also upholds a Statement of Faith, affirming their belief in God as the Creator and Ruler of the universe, the image of man created in God's likeness, eternity, Jesus Christ as the Son of God and the Savior, salvation as a gift from God received through faith in Jesus, and the eternal security of believers.

They also believe in the presence and work of the Holy Spirit in the world and in the lives of Christians. The Bible is held as God's Word, providing guidance and truth. Northwoods Church is a thriving community that seeks to impact lives, build strong relationships, and share the hope of Christ with their local community and beyond.

They provide a variety of ministries and classes for children, students, and adults, as well as outreach and missions opportunities. Whether you attend in person or engage with them online, Northwoods Church is dedicated to helping people experience the freedom and love found in Jesus Christ