With a heart burdened for the lost and a deep longing to serve with unwavering faithfulness, Kristen returned from a missions season overseas forever changed.  Feeling the burden of the world's unmet needs, Kristen was ignited with an unwavering passion to share the gospel with those who had never experienced its hope. 

What started as a small yes, the Lord grew into something greater. As a busy parent, Sarah offers what she has, and the Lord is using her time to build something greater. Between navigating the art of naptimes and mastering the occasional meltdown, she makes service a steady heartbeat in the life of her family.

Tim has never been one to merely sit on the sidelines. He takes action, lends a hand, and it doesn’t take long to recognize his warm and humble spirit. Even as a public accountant, his quiet office and endless spreadsheets are a means of connecting with clients. He acts as a problem solver, helping others navigate financial roads they don’t understand. His mind may be filled with numbers, but his heart is for people.

Giving generously is a blessing! A few weeks ago, we shared that our church family was able to respond to a crisis at one of our local partners, World Relief Western New York, with a gift of $75,000.  These funds went to help 212 families with the basic needs of housing, clothing, food, transportation, and health care. Click here to read the whole story, including the testimony of one Christian Venezuelan family who received the help they were promised.

Our church family cares about making Jesus known by strengthening families ending poverty and seeking justice. One of the reasons we love partnering with Compassion International is the way they invest in children and families through the local church!

This year, Northridge will be giving $5000 to Malawi through World Relief for disaster restoration after drought and flooding from El Niño.

Do you enjoy sipping a nice hot cup of coffee while Drew preaches on a Sunday morning? If so, then you have New City Cafe & Roastery to thank.

As we go through our parenting series Because I Said So, there is a topic that often gets swept under the rug when it comes to families: youth and family trauma.