community group leader

Environments a t a G l a n c e
Waumba Land is the Sunday morning preschool environment for children ages six
weeks through four years. Our goal is to teach every child that God made them, God loves
them, and Jesus wants to be their friend forever. Please visit www.northpoint.org/preschool
for more information.
UpStreet is a small-group focused Sunday morning environment for children (K – 5th
grade). We want every child to remember three things: make the wise choice, trust God no
matter what, and treat others the way you want to be treated. Please visit www.upstreetkids.org
for more information.
KidStuf is a Sunday morning environment after UpStreet for both kids (K - 5th grade)
AND their parents. Its virtue-driven content correlates with the UpStreet curriculum. Please
do not drop off your children, because “KidStuf is where kids bring their parents to learn.” Please
visit www.kidstuf.com for more information.
Xtreme is the Sunday morning environment for middle school students. (6th - 8th grade).
Each week, students experience a mixture of worship, fun games, a challenging message, and
interaction with a small group. Please visit us at www.northpoint.org/middle-school for more
information.
InsideOut is the Sunday afternoon environment for high school students (9th - 12th
grade) that focuses on seeing God build us from the inside out! Every InsideOut involves
plenty of fun, live worship, a relevant message, and small group time. Please visit
www.insideoutstudents.org for more information.
The Living Room is an on-campus environment connecting students from colleges
across metro-Atlanta through corporate worship and teaching. Each week students are
challenged to join in the mission of leading students into a growing relationship with Jesus
Christ. Please visit www.collegegathering.org for more information.
Fusion is an environment where single adults come to build authentic friendships and
get connected. Fusion cycles occur three times a year and fusion groups connect five times
over the course of each cycle in various locations around the metro Atlanta area. To learn
more about Fusion or to sign up for a gathering, please visit
www.northpointsingles.org/fusion.
7|22 is a gathering for post-college singles in the Atlanta area. It is an environment where
singles experience creative and engaging worship and relevant biblical teaching. 7|22 meets
every Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. in the Buckhead Church auditorium. Please visit
www.722.org for more information.
MarriedLife Live is an event designed to encourage couples’ hearts, draw them
together, and offer them essentials for a healthy marriage. Couples will experience incredible
music, creative programming, and a relevant message. Please visit www.marriedlifeonline.com
for more information.
Community Groups are small groups of approximately six married couples or eight
individuals of the same gender that meet weekly in someone’s home for fellowship, Bible study,
and prayer. They are for adults of all ages and stages of life regardless of spiritual maturity.
Please visit www.northpoint.org/groups for more information.
at a Glance
Starting Point is a safe, comfortable environment for those who are investigating
Christianity, are new to a relationship with Jesus Christ, or have some church experience but
have been away for a while. It’s a 10-week conversational small group that meets on Sunday
mornings during the services. Please visit www.startingpoint.com for more information.
The North Point Community Church Care Network has six environments. Please
visit www.northpoint.org/care for more information.
2 to 1 Premarital Mentoring pairs mentor couples with engaged couples to help them
prepare for successful marriages.
Hope Ministry provides one-on-one caring relationships for those who are hurting and
experiencing many kinds of needs. Hope mentors are available after the worship
services for those who are in need of prayer or have questions about the message.
Intimate Encounters is a marriage enrichment class designed to offer practical help to
make good marriages better and provide hope and healing for troubled marriages.
Environments
MoneyWi$e provides financial mentors who help to apply God’s principles to money
management.
Oasis Divorce Recovery provides a place of comfort, encouragement, healing, and
learning for those experiencing the pain of separation and divorce.
Counseling Referrals are available for those in need of a competent and caring Christian
counselor, psychologist, or psychiatrist.
Host Team is a strategic service option whose mission is to lead people into a growing
relationship with Jesus Christ by welcoming, informing, and serving those attending our
services. Please email hostteam@northpoint.org for more information.
globalX partners with national leaders to develop relevant churches that are effective in
leading people of their cultures into growing relationships with Jesus Christ. As a part of these
partnerships, globalX also organizes short-term mission trips all over the world. Please visit
www.globalxm.org for more information.
:Connections is our bookstore. It’s an environment where people have access
to resources that intersect with their lives and help spur growth in their relationships
with Jesus Christ and each other. The store is open Sundays from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00
p. m . a n d M o n d a y - T h u r s d a y f r o m 9 : 3 0 a . m . t o 4 : 3 0 p. m . P l e a s e visit
www.northpointstore.com for available resources.
Membership is a way to formally and publicly align with the mission, values, and beliefs
of North Point Community Church. It is letting the church leadership know, “You can count
on me.” Please visit www.northpointmembership.org for more information.
Worship Services are held every Sunday at 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 12:45 p.m.
Our hope is that everyone who attends will be encouraged and equipped to pursue intimacy
with God, community with insiders, and influence with outsiders. To learn about our current
series, visit www.northpoint.org.
: C o n n e c t i o n s
| Resource
C e n te r
Resource Center
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:Connections is our bookstore. It’s an environment where people have access
to resources that intersect with their lives and help spur growth in their
relationships with Jesus Christ and each other. :Connections provides
quality media resources that promote the principles and values of Scripture,
including Bibles, music, Sunday messages in DVD and CD formats,
children’s DVDs, small group curriculum, and books.
Connect: The resource center, located inside the doors of the
main entrance, is open Sundays from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and
:Connections |
Monday-Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday’s message is available
to watch or listen online at www.northpoint.org/messages and may be
purchased and downloaded along with other resources through our
web store at www.northpointstore.com.
Volunteer: A team of volunteers assists customers in selecting
and purchasing their resources on Sundays and weekdays. Weekday
volunteers also help with receiving and stocking new products to prepare
the store for Sundays.
Contact: For more information about :Connections or to inquire
about volunteering, please contact us at 678.892.5665.
Communit y
Groups
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Community
G ro u p s
Community Groups are small groups of approximately six married
couples or eight individuals of the same gender that meet weekly in
Groups
someone’s home for fellowship, Bible study, and prayer. They are for adults
of all ages and stages of life regardless of spiritual maturity, and provide
participants an opportunity to grow in their relationship with God and
with one another.
Connect: The primary way to join a community group is to
Community
attend GroupLink. GroupLink is a two-hour event where you will connect
with others and form a community group. We don’t place you in a group;
you attend and choose your own. Community groups that form at
GroupLink initially commit to meet for eight weeks as a “starter group.”
After those first eight weeks, the group members decide if they want to
continue meeting together for an additional 16-22 months.
Volunteer: A community group leader possesses the spiritual
maturity and leadership necessary to lead others as they pursue a growing
relationship with Jesus Christ. An assimilator informs group seekers about
upcoming GroupLinks and helps them connect and form community
groups during the event.
Contact: For information on upcoming GroupLinks, please visit
www.northpoint.org/grouplink. For information about volunteer roles,
please email comgroups@northpoint.org.
I n s i d e O u t
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| Hi g h
S ch o o l
High School
InsideOut is the Sunday afternoon environment for high school students
(9th-12th grade) that focuses on seeing God build us from the inside out!
Students are encouraged to prioritize their relationship with Christ,
influence their friends, and experience personal ministry. Every
InsideOut involves plenty of fun, live worship, a relevant message, and
small group time. In addition, there are four yearly events for students
to attend: a fall weekend retreat, a winter weekend, a summer camp called
“The Walk,” and an annual mission trip.
Connect: InsideOut meets every Sunday from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30
week!
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p.m. in the Attic. Preregistration is not necessary. Dinner is served every
Volunteer: A wide variety of volunteer opportunities are available
for InsideOut. Small group leaders lead small group discussions and serve
as a student’s primary contact with InsideOut. Production team volunteers
create a great large group environment with worship, games, and creative
media. Host team volunteers welcome students. Kitchen volunteers serve
dinner to the students after small group.
Contact:
For
more
infor mation,
please
www.insideoutstudents.org or email insideout@northpoint.org.
visit
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– 5 t h G ra d e
K – 5th Grade
KidStuf is a Sunday morning environment after UpStreet for both kids
(K-5th grade) AND their parents. It’s full of music, video, drama,
and fun! It correlates with the UpStreet curriculum, reinforcing the
monthly virtues and Bible stories for kids, while partnering with
parents through “teachable moments” at home.
Connect: KidStuf happens at 10:10 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. (after the
worship service and UpStreet). No registration is needed to attend KidStuf.
When dropping your child off at UpStreet, simply tell the room leader that
you’ll be meeting your child at KidStuf after the worship service. Of course,
you can always pick your child up from UpStreet and go together!
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Volunteer: There are four ways to volunteer in KidStuf. Our
production team serves to help create an incredible shared experience for
families. The host team volunteers serve by greeting families and making
sure kids and parents have security tags. The concierge team provides our
guest services to make new families feel welcomed and informed. Our
crowd control sits with the kids to make sure they stay focused and safe.
Contact: For more information, please visit www.kidstuf.com or
email kidstuf@northpoint.org.
M a r r i e d L i f e
L i v e
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MarriedLife Live is an event designed to encourage couples’ hearts,
draw them together, and offer them essentials for a healthy marriage.
Live
Couples will experience incredible music, creative programming, and a
relevant message. Each event is produced with one of our “six essentials
for a great marriage” in mind (trust God, hurry home, cultivate
MarriedLife
communication, nurture romance, celebrate differences, and finish together).
Connect: Attending MarriedLife Live is made easy by registering
for tickets online at www.marriedlifeonline.com. Tickets can also be
purchased in :Connections (our resource center) using cash or credit card.
Volunteer: Volunteers for MarriedLife Live greet people as
they enter the event, keep the coffee and dessert tables clean, and reset
the auditorium.
Contact:
For
more
information
please
www.marriedlifeonline.com or email marriedlife@northpoint.org
visit
g l o b a l X
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| Missions
globalX partners with national leaders to develop relevant churches that
are effective in leading people of their cultures into a growing relationship
short-term mission trips all over the world.
Missions
with Jesus Christ. As a part of these partnerships, globalX also organizes
Connect: globalX provides opportunities for the people of North
Point Community Church to partner in what God is doing all over the
world. The involvement of volunteers is essential to support our globalX
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church network. Trip participants have life-changing experiences, which
impact their view of God, our world, and the people in it. We call this the
global “X-factor.”
Volunteer: A short-term trip leader possesses the spiritual
maturity and leadership necessary to lead others as they embark on a
journey overseas to work alongside one of our partners.
Contact: For more information about globalX and trip
opportunities, visit www.globalxm.org.
S ta r t i n g
P o i n t
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Starting Point is a 10-week conversational small group environment
where you can explore faith and experience community. Starting Point
is a safe place for adults who have questions about faith, Jesus, the Bible,
and God. Groups consist of people who are investigating Christianity,
to church after being away for a while.
Point
have recently started a relationship with Jesus Christ, or are returning
Connect: To learn more about Starting Point and have the
Starting
opportunity to join a group, attend one of our orientations. Starting
Point orientations are held at 10:15 a.m., 12:15 p.m., and 1:55 p.m. in room
M101 (just across from the :Connections resource center) after the worship
services on select Sundays. Check your bulletin for details.
Contact: For more information about Starting Point, please visit
www.startingpoint.com, email startingpoint@northpoint.org, or call
678.892.5423.
U p S t r e e t
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5 t h
g r a d e ]
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|K
– 5 t h G ra d e
K – 5th Grade
Upstreet is a small-group focused Sunday morning environment for
children (K-5th grade) where we believe the Bible should never be boring,
worship can be really loud, and good leaders always care. We want every
child to remember three things: make the wise choice, trust God no matter
what, and treat others the way you want to be treated. We want kids to
see how God’s Word fits into their lives, to learn how to talk to Him, and
to build friendships that will last. That’s why it’s important to make sure
your child connects with the same friends, same leaders, at the same hour
– EVERY SUNDAY!
Connect: UpStreet happens during the 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
services. Host team volunteers will greet you and personally escort you to
about UpStreet.
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your child’s classroom.They will be happy to answer any questions you have
Volunteer: A wide variety of volunteer and leadership
opportunities are available in UpStreet. Host team volunteers greet new
families and escort them to their children's classrooms. Storytellers, worship
leaders, and tech team volunteers help create our large group environment
where kids hear God’s Word and participate in worship. Greeters, small
group leaders, and coaches help create our small group environment. This is
where kids connect relationally with a consistent small group leader, a small
group of friends, and learn what God’s Word says and how it fits into their
lives.
Contact: To learn more, visit www.upstreetkids.com or email
upstreet@northpoint.org.
Wau m b a
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| P re s ch o o l
Preschool
Waumba Land is the Sunday morning environment designed just for
preschoolers from six weeks through four years. While parents are in the
worship service, children are learning about their Heavenly Father
through activities, songs, creative teaching, and small group. Our goal is
to teach every child that God made them, God loves them, and Jesus wants
to be their friend forever.
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Connect: Waumba Land is open every Sunday morning at 8:30
a.m. and 10:30 a.m., 30 minutes prior to the beginning of each worship
service. Enrolling your child in Waumba Land is easy. Simply check in at
the registration desk at the entrance to Waumba Land, fill out a quick form,
and we’ll escort you to your child’s room. Registration is a great place to
get all of your questions answered as well.
Volunteer: A wide variety of volunteer and leadership opportunities
are available in Waumba Land. Coaches and small group leaders work on a
weekly basis to create a fun and loving environment for children to learn about
their Heavenly Father. Our production team, worship leaders, and storytellers
produce a high-energy large group time. Host team volunteers welcome
families, assist them through the registration process, and escort them to the
appropriate rooms.
Contact:
Fo r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , p l e a s e v i s i t
www.northpoint.org/preschool or email waumbaland@northpoint.org.
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| Middle
S ch o o l
Xtreme is the Sunday morning environment where middle school
Middle School
students (6th-8th grade) are encouraged to prioritize their relationship
with Christ, influence their friends, and experience personal ministry.
Each week, students experience a mixture of worship, fun games, a
challenging message, and interaction with a small group.
Connect: Xtreme meets every Sunday in the Attic during the 9:00
a.m. and 11:00 a.m. worship services. After a quick registration, you are
off to enjoy the worship service while your middle school student engages
in a service programmed specifically for him or her!
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Volunteer: A wide variety of volunteer and leadership
opportunities are available in Xtreme. We have volunteer roles in the
areas of production, host team, and small group leaders. The role of a small
group leader is by far our most involved. Our leaders spend three years
with the same group of middle school students, walking alongside them
in their faith journeys.
Contact: For more information, email middleschool@
northpoint.org.
H o s t
Te a m
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HOST TEAM
Host Team is a strategic service option whose mission is to lead people into a
growing relationship with Jesus Christ by welcoming, informing, and serving
those attending our services.
Te a m
Connect: We believe that worship begins in the parking lot, where
we warmly greet arriving guests! At the main entrance, we are available to
escort families and individuals to various environments throughout the
church. In the auditoriums, we greet, hand out bulletins, usher, collect the
Host
offering, and assist the production staff in creating an irresistible worship
experience. We also staff the Information Center with well-informed and
caring volunteers to provide in-depth answers.
Volunteer: New volunteers serve two and a half hours once every
few weeks on a parking or worship service team. Experienced volunteers
may be asked to serve in more comprehensive roles, such as an Information
Center volunteer or as a parking or worship service team leader.
Contact: If you are warm, caring, and serving and would like to
learn more about Host Team, please email hostteam@northpoint.org or
call 678.892.5749.
C a r e
N e t w o r k
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Connect: Our Care Network includes the following:
* 2 to 1 Premarital Mentoring pairs mentor couples with engaged couples
to help them prepare for successful marriages.
Network
From time to time, we all need help. Sometimes we need a helping hand, sometimes a
shoulder to lean on, and other times all we need is a listening ear. North Point’s community
groups provide the relationships and leadership necessary to provide care for most of the
needs of our church members and regular attendees. The Care Network, however, exists
to serve the needs of those who are in "special care" situations, whether it’s a person not
in a community group or one who has needs that go beyond the scope of what the
community group can provide.
* Hope Ministry provides one-on-one caring relationships for those who are hurting
and experiencing many kinds of needs. Hope mentors are available after the
worship services for those who are in need of prayer or have questions about the
message.
Care
* Intimate Encounters is a marriage enrichment class designed to offer practical help
to make good marriages better and provide hope and healing for troubled marriages.
* MoneyWi$e provides financial mentors who help to apply God’s principles to
money management.
* Oasis Divorce Recovery provides a place of comfort, encouragement, healing, and
learning for those experiencing the pain of separation and divorce.
* Counseling Referrals are available for those in need of a competent and caring
Christian counselor, psychologist, or psychiatrist.
Volunteer: Anyone wishing to serve in 2 to 1, Hope, Intimate Encounters,
MoneyWi$e, or Oasis will experience helpful training designed to equip our volunteers
with the heart, skills, and wisdom necessary for a ministry of effective care.
Contact: For more information please visit www.northpoint.org/care or
email care@northpoint.org.
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| Singles
Fusion is an environment where single adults come to build authentic
friendships and get connected. Fusion cycles occur three times a year and
Fusion groups connect five times over the course of each cycle in various
Singles
locations around the metro Atlanta area.
Connect: Fusion operates on a three-month cycle beginning
with an event called in:Fusion. in:Fusion events are held in January, May,
and September. The Fusion Gatherings that follow consist of
approximately 30 people who connect five times over a three-month cycle
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on the 1st and 3rd Sunday nights of each month. You can register for a
Fusion Gathering at in:Fusion, the Information Center, or at
www.northpointsingles.org/fusion.
Volunteer: There are two different ways you can get involved
with Fusion – as a leader or as a part of a support team. Fusion leaders
maintain the overall goal of Fusion within their gathering. Support team
volunteers are responsible for assisting the leaders in the logistics of the
gathering (planning socials, phone calls, emails, greeting, etc.).
Contact: For more information about the next Fusion cycle or
opportunities
to
ser ve
within
Fusion,
please
visit
www.northpointsingles.org/fusion. If you have any additional questions,
please email fusion@northpoint.org.
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| Singles
7|22 meets on a weekly basis with the exception of June, July, and August
when gatherings are once a month. There is no need to register to attend;
all singles are welcome to show up any Tuesday night to experience God
and grow together. While primarily a worship and teaching
environment, 7|22 also assists participants in taking next steps to Fusion
and small groups.
7|22 | Singles
Connect: 7|22 meets weekly throughout the year, with the
exception of summer. We only meet once a month during June, July, and
August and resume our weekly schedule in September. There is no need
to register to attend; all singles are welcome to show up any Tuesday night
to experience God and grow together. While we do not break out into
discussion groups, we do offer assistance with getting connected into
Fusion and small groups as a means of taking next steps.
Volunteer: Volunteering is THE best way to get connected at
7|22. Our team of volunteers is composed of an amazing group of servanthearted people who are critical to our ministry. There are several ways to
get involved with 7|22 through our various volunteer teams. We ask that
all volunteers commit to one year of service. Here is a brief list of the teams
you can choose from: Parking | Greeting | Information | Resource Team |
Production Team | Ministry Team
Contact: For more information about our weekly gathering,
calendar, and parking details, please visit www.722.org. If you have
additional questions, or if you’re interested in joining one of our volunteer
teams, please email 722@buckheadchurch.org.
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L i v i n g
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The Living Room is an on-campus environment connecting students
The Living Room | College
from colleges across metro Atlanta through corporate worship and
teaching. Each week students are challenged to join in the mission of
leading students into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
Connect: The Living Room meets every Monday during the fall
and spring semesters at 8 p.m. at The Biltmore in Midtown. The Living
Room also serves as a connecting point for students to get plugged into
small groups, as well as to learn about various missions and service
opportunities.
Volunteer: Adults can volunteer as coaches to college students
who are leading small groups. In addition, there are opportunities for both
college students and adults to serve at the weekly gatherings.
Contact:
For
more
information,
please
visit
www.collegegathering.org or email collegeministry@buckheadchurch.org.