taking a step - Inside North Point

taking a step
© 2013 North Point Ministries, Inc.
© 2013 North Point Ministries, Inc.
“Atlanta did not need
another church;
Atlanta needed a church
for
people
who do not go to church…”
© 2013 North Point Ministries, Inc.
© 2013 North Point Ministries, Inc.
History
We believe that, just as Jesus is irresistible, the local church should be
irresistible. People should wake up on Sunday morning and want to
go to church. Our desire is to create a church that would be people’s
number one option on Sunday morning; first, because of what we do
and ultimately because of what we believe.
This vision took shape in 1995 when a team of leaders founded North
Point Community Church as a church for
not go to church.
people who do
In 2001 Buckhead Church was launched
in response to a group of people that wanted to see their friends and
neighbors connect or reconnect with God. Expansion continued
in 2006 with the opening of Browns Bridge Community Church in
Cumming to meet the needs of our growing congregation. We have
also formed strategic partnerships with churches, both domestically and
internationally, to expand the influence of North Point Ministries.
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Mission & Strategy
Our mission is to lead people into a growing relationship
with Jesus Christ by creating environments where people
are encouraged and equipped to pursue:
Intimacy with God
Community with insiders
Influence with outsiders
Responsibility
Our responsibility as a church is to create
God’s responsibility is to change
environments.
lives.
The environments we create are designed to reflect rooms in your home.
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Environments
Foyer
v Foyer environments are designed for guests.
v Our goal for the foyer is that people would enjoy it and return.
v Our primary foyer environment is the weekend worship service.
Living Room
v Living room environments are for people to meet friends.
v In the living room we want people to connect.
v The primary living room environments are Fusion for singles and
strategic service teams.
Kitchen
v Kitchen environments are where people become family.
v In the kitchen, we want people to experience community.
v Our primary kitchen environments are Starting Point and
Community Groups.
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Simplicity
The tendency for any organization, including churches, is to grow more
complex over time. In an effort to resist this tendency, our church will
always value simplicity in programming and strategy.
What’s Next?
Take a
Step
v After experiencing the foyer environment, our desire is that
you would take the next appropriate step.
Join a
Team
v Serving is a great way to connect immediately with others.
No matter what your interests are, there is always a service
opportunity for you.
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Take a Step
KITCHEN
LIVING ROOM
FOYER
Worship
Service
community
Groups
Orientation
Fusion
Join a
Team
Events
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Join A Team
Waumba Land is the Sunday environment for children
six weeks old through Pre-K. 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/waumba
for more information.
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UpStreet is our small-group focused Sunday morning
environment for elementary-aged kids. Before kids head off to
middle school, we want to make sure these three things stick:
(1) I need to make the WISE choice, (2) I can TRUST God
no matter what, and (3) I should treat OTHERS the way I
want to be treated. Please visit www.upstreetkids.org for more
information.
KidStuf Live
is a shared experience for families that
launches the Big Idea that kids (K–5th grade) are learning in
UpStreet. KidStuf Live is on the first Sunday of every month
right after the 9:00 and 11:00 services! It is where kids and
parents come TOGETHER in a high-energy, interactive,
multi-media experience! Please visit www.kidstuf.com for more
information.
Transit is the Sunday morning environment for middle
school students (6th-8th grade). Complete with captivating
speakers, an energetic band, interactive games, and close-knit
small groups, Transit helps students develop a faith of their own
as it ushers them toward the challenges of high school. Please
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visit www.transitstudents.org for more information.
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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. Please visit www.insideoutstudents.org for more
information.
Guest Services welcomes, informs, and serves every guest
who comes to our church. There are a variety of opportunities
to serve strategically both indoors and outdoors. Please email
guestservices@northpoint.org for more information.
Community Groups are small groups of approximately
six married couples or eight individuals of the same gender
that meet weekly (mostly in homes) to connect relationally
and grow spiritually. They are for adults of all ages and
up
stages of life regardless of spiritual maturity. Please visit
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www.northpoint.org/groups 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. Please visit www.northpoint.org/connections
for store hours and available resources.
Production/Media Teams help adults experience
an engaging, fun, and challenging worship service each Sunday
morning. There are many opportunities to serve on our Production/
Media Teams. Please email production@northpoint.org or
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media@northpoint.org for more information.
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Membership at North Point
We encourage membership for any attendee who is involved in a small
group or is serving on a strategic service team and desires to formally and
publicly align with the mission, values, and beliefs of our church. While
participation in most activities and many volunteer roles is available to
anyone, there are certain leadership positions that are reserved for those
who have aligned themselves with the church through membership. To
learn more about membership at North Point Community Church, or to
fill out an application, go to www.northpointmembership.org.
notes
© 2013 North Point Ministries, Inc.
© 2013 North Point Ministries, Inc.
© 2013 North Point Ministries, Inc.
© 2013 North Point Ministries, Inc.
north point community church
4350 north point parkway / alpharetta, georgia 30022
next@northpoint.org
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© 2013 North Point Ministries, Inc.