Outreach
Jesus told his followers to "make disciples of all the nations" in Matthew 28:19. Northside embraces this charge in a number of ways, including a long-running television program, sending missionaries worldwide, and training church members to be effective witnesses of Christ to their friends.
Know Your Bible
Over 20 years ago Northside started a television program called Know Your Bible. It can be seen every Sunday morning at 10:00 on Channel 3 in Wichita and can also be seen all over Kansas and in parts of Oklahoma, Missouri, Illinois, Colorado, Nebraska, Arkansas, and Iowa. During the program, three preachers (current and former ministers at Northside) answer Bible questions that have been called in by viewers. Free Bible correspondence courses are offered, and thousands of viewers have taken advantage of the study opportunity. Visit www.knowyourbible.com for more information about this effective method of spreading the Good News of Jesus.
International
Missions
Northside supports mission efforts in several parts of the world. Northside missionaries currently work in Austria, Scotland, Mexico, and Venezuela. And Northside helps support the World Christian Broadcasting ministry that broadcasts Christian radio messages in many languages to more than half of the world’s population every day. Click on this link to learn more about Northside’s international missions.
Local Evangelism
This ministry is charged with training Northside members to share the Good News about Jesus with those who need him, one of the most important things that Christians are to do.
Community Benevolence
In Matthew 10:42 Jesus told his followers that “if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is my disciple…he will certainly not lose his reward." One way the Christians at Northside follow this command is to cooperate with other churches of Christ in Wichita to operate Simple House, which distributes food and clothing downtown to those in need. Northside also participates in disaster relief efforts, such as with Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Greeting
When people visit Northside, greeters and ushers make a special effort to help them feel welcome, show them to Bible classes, and give them information to answer any questions they might have.
Sunday Visitor Lunch
Every Sunday (except holidays) some of our members prepare lunch to share with visitors. It’s our way of saying “thanks for coming”. The lunch is held in the Multipurpose Room, directly across from the auditorium. If you’re visiting, please plan to join us!
Intern Training
In 2006, Northside took on the challenge of providing one-year internships to preaching school graduates who want practical experience before beginning full-time ministry.