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August 10, 2025
Ponce Inlet Micro Church Drive
Northland’s Ponce Inlet micro church wrapped its annual “Fill A Backpack” drive by delivering two carloads—24 fully stocked backpacks, teacher wish-list items, supplies, and cash—valued at about $2,000 to R.J. Longstreet Elementary, a school with one of the highest student homelessness rates in Volusia County. The effort engaged Harbour Village neighbors, assembling boy and girl backpacks for each K–5 grade and delivering them in time for the first day of school, welcomed by Principal Amy Richardson and Counselor Sarah Marcus. In May, the group raised $1,325 for foster children at its 3rd Annual Afternoon Tea and next plans a Thanksgiving-season food drive for R.J. Longstreet. Northland’s Ponce Inlet service meets Sundays at 9 a.m.
June 29, 2025
The Greatest in the Kingdom: Why Serving in Kids’ Ministry Matters More Than You Think
Jesus redefines greatness as humble service, and nowhere is that clearer than in kids’ ministry. Though the work—wiping noses, retelling Bible stories, calming energetic preschoolers—often goes unseen, it reflects Christ’s heart and plants eternal seeds (Matt. 23; 1 Cor. 15:58). Every prayer, smile, and remembered name shapes how a child sees God’s love and presence. By welcoming little ones as Jesus did (Mark 10:14), volunteers aren’t merely providing childcare but ministering in a way that echoes Christ’s own example. Serve boldly, love deeply, and laugh loudly—because each small act of faithfulness impacts eternity, one child at a time.
May 4, 2025
Ponce Inlet Tea + Raffle
Northland’s Ponce Inlet team hosted its 3rd Annual Afternoon Tea & Charity Raffle—raising $1,325 plus donated backpacks and essentials—to fund 1 Ohana 1 Community’s emergency kits for foster children, and they’re already planning further outreach like a school backpack drive.
May 2, 2022
Tori's Testimony
LifeHope Childcare walks alongside single parents overcoming challenges to address the barrier of unaffordable childcare. Tori, a former LifeHope mom, found herself dealing with an incredibly challenging set of circumstances: Homelessness while pregnant with twins. Tori is one of four. Tori’s young
June 29, 2022
The Holy Spirit & Me
In the twenty-eight years I’ve been attending Northland, growing in my walk with Jesus while simultaneously noticing where the Holy Spirit is at work has been a true JOY in my life. In my understanding, for many years, I thought that I had to invite the Holy Spirit into what I was doing in order for
February 21, 2023
Northland's NEW Mission Statement
Pastor Josh recently kicked off Northland's next season of ministry by introducing our new mission statement and our new organizational model, the 4 C's: Connect. Care. Cultivate. Commission. The next season of ministry begins now!
August 20, 2023
Iron Faith: The Coach(es), the Community and the Call of Endurance
If you want to have the faith that goes the distance, you need to be tethered to a body going towards God's final destination.
October 16, 2022
Ponce Inlet Home Church
Joe and Donna Leonardo attended Northland for many years back when they lived in Lake Mary. In 2010, they moved to Ponce Inlet. The couple knew they would miss Northland the most, so Joe and Donna began watching the services online. Shortly after the move, they met another couple, the Teaseleys, who
August 9, 2021
Lifehope Childcare Story (A.S.)
A.S.'s StoryWhen I was 19 I lost my dad to cancer. I lost half of my soul that day, but most importantly I lost my faith. “God isn’t real, he would never let something like this happen to me.” After this pivotal point in my life I turned to alcohol and surrounding myself with people who weren’t good
August 19, 2022
LifeHope Childcare Testimonies
LifeHope Childcare was created to address single parents' needs in overcoming life’s challenges. LifeHop serves a great purpose in the lives of those impacted by this ministry. Here are a couple of those stories from LifeHope alumni. On July 30, 2005, I was sentenced to 130 months in federal prison
August 9, 2021
LifeHope Childcare Stories
E.H.'s Story. think it’s important to know a little bit about my childhood as they often shape us into who we are as adults.
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August 14, 2023
Iron Faith: A Faith that Goes the Distance
The ability to endure begins with what you hear with your ears, understand with your mind and receive with your heart.
September 1, 2021
God Is In The Waiting
If you’re like me, you really enjoy a good meme. You know, one of those pictures that pokes fun at something, usually with a sarcastic message. I saw one recently making fun of seasons in Florida. The first contained four pictures of the same dirt road lined with pine trees. Each of the pictures was
July 6, 2022
How Do We Offer Support in a Post-Roe Environment?
By now it is well known that Friday, June 24, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. How will the church respond? To start, it can be helpful to look at the various ways we are already supporting women and families in crisis. We’d like to create a greater awareness around ministries inside of No
April 26, 2022
Global Partnerships Are Showing Fruit
One way Northland has participated in spreading the gospel around the world is through our Global Partners. Often these are local churches in different countries where partnering creates unique and strategic opportunities to engage. I want to share with you two partners and the work being done there
September 7, 2022
Cultural Engagement and the Messy Middle
During our series Transitions, I mentioned the term “messy middle” to explain how I go about engaging in culture and cultural issues; it’s how God’s church engages a lost world.
June 1, 2023
Church Shopping: How to Find the Right Church
Searching for a church isn’t like shopping for new clothes! There are no perfect churches. Here are some guidelines that can help you find a church that you and your family can partner with.
September 15, 2021
Cauthorn Family Support Update
On the weekend of June 19-20, we brought you a prayer request and need for one of our missionary families serving on the other side of the world. Gil and Michika Cauthorn are working at a church plant in Osaka, Japan. Less than 2.2% of the population in Japan is Christian. This makes each...