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THE VISION

LOVE GOD. LOVE PEOPLE. FOLLOW JESUS.

4 Environments that Support the Vision

• Sunday Experiences

• North Groups

• Growth Track

• teamNorth

SundayExperiences:

An environment of Celebration, Preparation, and Salvation.

NORTHGroups:

An environment to Connect, Protect, and Grow in Community with Others.

GROWTHTRACK:

• NORTH 101 – info/membership• Essentials 201 – foundations of faith

• Discovery 301 – your unique fit• teamNORTH 401 – join the team

NORTH:team

A volunteer environment where we use our gifts and passions to make a difference in

the lives of others.

4 Essential Truths

• The Bible is the Word of God. 2 Timothy 3:16

• Jesus is the Son of God. John 14:6

• You must be born again. 2 Corinthians 5:17

• Believers can be Spirit-Filled and Spirit-Led. Ephesians 5:18

OUR VALUES: THE STANDARD The Standard is our core set of values at NORTH. It sets the attitude and actions for how we get things

done. If the vision is the compass, The Standard is the map that gives us direction. 

1.

We Are United Under ONE Vision.

NORTHchurch is built on the vision God has given our Pastor. We will defend our unity and that vision.

2.

We Will Win The Lost At All Cost.

We have a God-given mission to reach this city. No amount of money, resources or effort is significant in our attempts to reach those in need of Jesus. Therefore, we unapologetically set goals and measure progress through all available means.

3.

We Love People When They Least Expect It And/Or Least

Deserve It.We will love, forgive, show mercy and accept all people, because every person is invaluable and irreplaceable. 

4.

We Lead The Way In Generosity.

Our staff and church will go above and beyond to give to the work of God in our city.

5.

We Will Invest Our Best In The Next Generation.

They are not the church of tomorrow, they are the church of today. We will equip, train and commission the next generation.

6.

We Are Known For What We Are For .

We will speak hope and life over our people. We will lift up Jesus rather than using our platform to condemn or advance personal agenda.

7.

We Act In Faith Because Playing It Safe Is Risky .

We will keep dreaming and doing. We will take giant steps of faith and watch God do immeasurably more than we can ask or

imagine.

8.

We Value Diversity.

We embrace a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic and multi-generational church that reflects the heart of God.

9.

We Are Contributors Not Consumers .

We will volunteer our talents, passion, time and energy to accomplish the mission of our church.

10.

We Understand The Most Important Message Deserves The Most Excellent Presentation.

High quality production and professionalism is a priority. We will exhaust all creativity and innovation in our efforts to tell the timeless story of the gospel. 

11.We Refuse To Live Life Alone.

We are a church of groups and we live life in community with those who are following Jesus.

12.We Will Be Faithful With The Small Things.

We are responsible for what God has entrusted to us, knowing that He will give us more. We will not take this for granted.

Culture-the sum of our thinking, habits, attitudes and behaviors.

Vision = Destination

Standard = Road

Keys to Culture = Vehicle

6Keys to Culture

• Spir it-Led• Ownership

• Family• Growth & Awareness

• Invest In Others• Professional ism

SPIRIT-LED:• God-focused• Christ-centered• Spirit-filled• Inspired• Using Christ’s example of living, leading

and growing• Daily dependent on the Holy Spirit to

lead and direct us in all that we do

OWNERSHIP:• Personal investment• Excellence• Collaboration• Accountability• Responsibility• Planning and management of God’s

resources

FAMILY:• Forgiving• Friendly• Fun• Honest• Committed• Making positive memories• Giving the benefit of the doubt• Going the journey together

GROWTH&AWARENESS:

• Emotional maturity• Spiritual maturity• Self-awareness• Physical health• Relational health• Financial health

INVEST in Others:

• Multiply and Equip• Train• Mentor, be mentored• Coach, be coached• Encourage• Avoid top down decision

making

PROFESSIONALISM:• Consistent and attentive in the areas of

punctuality, planning, and presentation of both self and NORTH…

• Practicing all we aspire to be good at

What’s in it for ME?

• Spirit-Led - meaningless without God leading

• Ownership - part owner• Family - functioning family of God• Growth and Awareness - the best you• Invest In Others - better others• Professionalism - God honoring