At Northside we have discovered that real life solutions are not found in Hollywood movies. Life’s problems are rarely solved in sixty minutes with ten commercial breaks. Life does not always end like a Hallmark special. Sometimes life is more than confusing; it is downright painful. We are a diversified group of men and women, collegians and children learning to live our lives in a way that honors God. We are business owners, single moms, teachers, accountants, students, nurses, electricians, mechanics, warehouse supervisors, and retirees all unified by the amazing and unending love and grace of God.
We are a unique church, with a strong loving family atmosphere and deep commitment to learn about the grace of God. We strongly believe in God’s grace. That is, we believe that God’s unmerited favor toward us, through His Son Jesus Christ, is the most important truth anyone can understand, accept and follow. We accept the historical and biblical truth that Jesus Christ lived a perfect life on earth, and died on the cross for the redemption of mankind. We believe that God so loved the world, (including and especially you) that He gave His only Son to die on the cross of Calvary that whoever believes in him will not die, but will live forever in Heaven with God and Jesus Christ.
We are an interdenominational, interracial church trusting in the sacrifice of the Lord Jesus Christ’s death on the cross for our salvation from sin. We know that He is the only means of our salvation. We are sure that good works, good living, kind deeds, and church attendance will not save us from our sin. Our PASSION is to exalt the CROSS of CHRIST in every area of ministry, thereby leading others to a true saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ, who is our only means of salvation. We know that God created us to enjoy this life and offers us an eternal life. His plan is for our good and His glory. At Northside we want to learn how to live daily in the grace of God and learn how to share that grace-living with all those around us.
We also recognize that evil is in our world. We believe that evil and sin in this world are powerful forces that can cripple families and damage relationships. We have seen it and experienced it first hand. We have hurt together, cried together, and prayed together for strength to make it through another day. We have learned that God will help us overcome evil when we offer our lives to Him. We know that the abundant life God promised us means we can have joy, hope, and peace regardless of the circumstances.
Northside is proud to be a Willow Creek Association Church.
