North Point Community Church

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North Point Community Church is a megachurch located in Alpharetta, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta. There are approximately 17,000+ people in attendance between the three campuses each Sunday. Andy Stanley is the pastor.

1 Purpose
2 Mission Statement
3 Recognition
4 External links
5 References

[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.

[edit] Mission Statement

The mission of North Point Community Church is "Our mission is to lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. We accomplish our mission by creating environments where people are encouraged and equipped to pursue intimacy with God, community with insiders, and influence with outsiders."^[1]

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^[2] and North Point Community Church was voted the 3rd most influential church in America^[3].

In 2007, North Point was named the 3rd most innovative church in America by Outreach Magazine^[4] and Kevin Ragsdale, who directs the high school ministry for North Point, was selected as the third best youth pastor in the country^[5].