North Point Community Church

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North Point Community Church is a megachurch located in Alpharetta, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta. Approximately 15,000 people are in attendance every weekend. Andy Stanley is the pastor.

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[edit] Purpose

North Point Community Church is an integral part of North Point Ministries, which serves as the parent organization of North Point Community Church, Buckhead Church, Browns Bridge Community Church, North Point Resources, and several strategic partners. Members and attendees are encouraged to develop intimacy with God, community with insiders, and influence with outsiders. The mission of the church is to lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. To this end, North Point strives to accomplish its mission by creating irresistible environments led by skilled staff and volunteers.

[edit] Recognition

In 2006, Andy Stanley was voted the 13th most influential Christian in America[1] and North Point Community Church was voted the 3rd most influential church in America[2].

In 2007, North Point was named the 3rd most innovative church in America by Outreach Magazine[3].

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[edit] References

  1. ^ ChurchReport.com's top 50 most influential Christians in America
  2. ^ ChurchReport.com's top 50 most influential churches in America
  3. ^ 'America's Most Innovative Churches' 2007