Producing and Releasing Future Generations

Since the launch of Northwest Community Church, we have modeled ourselves after the basic blueprint for the church given to us in Acts 2. We believe that the Book of Acts not only describes how the early church got started, but it also prescribes how we are to function and operate today. Acts 2 describes the attitude of the early church as members made great sacrifices to serve each other and meet the needs of a growing church. Likewise, we want to duplicate a similar culture so that every member feels valued, needed, and personally responsible for the health and growth of Northwest for generations to come. As the needs of a growing church fluctuate, we continue to share specific needs with Northwest and then watch as God uses people to meet these needs. Again and again we see that a healthy church is a beautiful thing!

Over the past few months Northwest has been preparing for the opportunity to significantly invest in the younger generations of children and students in our community. At the beginning of September Northwest officially launched Northwest Students in order to equip students 7th - 12th grade with a deep relationship with Jesus Christ, encourage uplifting relationships, and enable life-changing environments through serving others. Jared Fincher, our Creative Arts Pastor, has been providing the direct leadership for Northwest Students by developing the overall vision, strategy, and plans for the fall semester. Currently Northwest Students gather on Sunday nights from 6:00 - 8:00pm at the church office building located at 8250 West McNelly Rd. Bentonville, AR 72712.

In addition, Northwest Kids continues to grow and recently expanded to serve children up through the 4th grade. Each Sunday during our weekly worship gatherings at Cooper Elementary, Northwest Kids shares the love of Jesus Christ with 25 – 30 children. Cassi Luka, our Children’s Director, not only does an outstanding job at organizing Northwest Kids in a portable environment every Sunday but she also equips parents to disciple their children at home during the week.    

So, how can you help invest in Northwest Students and Northwest Kids?

• Pray consistently for our leaders Jared and Cassi.
• Pray for the dozens of volunteers who are currently investing in students and children.
• Pray for the students and children God is raising up as fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.
• Prayerfully consider if God wants to use you to invest in future generations through volunteering in either Northwest Kids or Northwest Students.
• Continue to give generously and sacrificially to Northwest Community Church in order to support these growing ministries. 
• Invite unchurched friends and neighbors with children and students to join you at Northwest.

I am excited about the future of Northwest and the opportunities God is giving us to produce and release future generations who are fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.