Students

Student Ministry Vision and Philosophy

Northside Students

At Northside, we believe hope isn’t just a feeling—it’s a person. Our student ministry exists to introduce 6th–12th graders to Jesus, the true source of hope, and to equip them to live as Christ-Centered Difference Makers (Matthew 4:19). Whether you're a student looking for purpose, or a parent seeking a Christ-focused community for your teen, you're in the right place.

What is Student Ministry All About?

We combine fun, friendships, and faith in a way that helps students grow into who God created them to be—emotionally, socially, physically, intellectually, and spiritually. Through dynamic large group gatherings, meaningful small groups, and impactful events, we guide students toward a vibrant, authentic relationship with Jesus.

Our heart is to help young people:

This is more than just a ministry—it’s a movement of young people learning to live with intention, compassion, and boldness in Christ. Come be part of it.

For the Parents:

At Northside, we wholeheartedly believe that parents are the primary spiritual influencers in a teenager’s life. While our Student Ministry plays an important role, we are not meant to replace the vital discipleship that happens at home. The deepest spiritual growth still happens in everyday moments—with family, where students spend the most time.

Our goal is to come alongside you—not take the baton from you. Some may view the relationship between parents, students, and the church like a relay race, passing responsibility from one to the next. But we see it differently.

We see it as a team effort—like players working together on the same field, each with a role to play but united by a common goal: raising a generation of students who know Jesus, love others, and live out their faith with confidence and purpose.

We’re here to support, equip, and encourage both you and your student—because spiritual formation is strongest when church and family are aligned.